Delhi Metro News & Updates

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that all entry and exit gates of the Red Fort Metro station have reopened for passengers on Sunday, restoring full access to the Violet Line after temporary restrictions were imposed earlier this week. The move brought relief to commuters travelling between Kashmere Gate and Raja Nahar Singh.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made a major announcement on Sunday (November 16) informing Delhiites about a major change in the Delhi Metro. She stated that one existing and two new metro stations will be renamed. Pitampura Metro Station will be renamed Madhuban Chowk. Furthermore, it will serve as an interchange point once services begin on the RK Puram-Janakpuri corridor. The proposed North Pitampura station, currently under construction in QU Block, will be renamed North Pitampura-Prashant Vihar Metro Station.

In view of the heightened security arrangements across Delhi, the Delhi Police has issued an advisory urging passengers to plan extra time and reach railway stations, metro stations and airports before their scheduled departure date. The advisory, issued on Wednesday, comes as part of precautionary measures to ensure smooth security checks and timely bus boarding at major transport hubs in the national capital.

Delhi Metro officials announced the temporary closure of the Red Fort Metro station on November 12th for security reasons. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said in an advisory that the station will remain closed until further notice. The alert was issued in light of the investigation into the November 11th bomb blast outside the station, which killed 13 people. The DMRC said the closure is temporary. The Red Fort will also remain closed until November 13th for security reasons.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Limited is set to expand its presence internationally. Housing, Urban Affairs and Energy Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced on Friday that the central government will soon establish Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL), which will seek global partnerships and work towards extending India's metro network to other countries.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced that to facilitate passengers returning to Delhi-NCR after Chhath Puja, metro services from two stations will begin at 5:15 AM for a few days starting October 30. An official said on Wednesday that the DMRC will also operate 40 additional trips on weekdays to help curb air pollution.

Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), inspected the under-construction section of the Krishna Park Extension-RK Ashram Marg corridor under Phase IV to assess the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

Following the implementation of GRAP Phase-II, the Delhi Metro has added 40 extra trips to its network, and plans to increase services further to 60 trips upon the implementation of Phase-III. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has also intensified pollution control measures at its construction sites to ensure that ongoing works do not worsen air quality in the NCR.

On October 29, 2025, a technical malfunction occurred on the Delhi Metro's Magenta Line, causing delays for thousands of commuters. Trains on the Magenta Line were running 15-30 minutes behind schedule. Due to the significant delays, passengers faced long queues at stations and overcrowding in the train coaches.

PTI reported, citing an official, that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced plans to extend platforms at 32 metro stations in Delhi-NCR. This step is being taken to reduce overcrowding during peak hours and improve the travel experience for passengers. DMRC has issued a tender for this project, which is estimated to cost Rs 5.71 crore. The work is expected to be completed within one year from the date of commencement.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is preparing to introduce driverless trains on its upcoming Phase-IV corridors as part of its plan to enhance operational efficiency, improve safety, and reduce human intervention. The upcoming Phase-4 will also include driverless trains. This move is a significant step in DMRC's efforts to expand its Unattended Train Operation (UTO) system across its entire network.

Anticipating heavy traffic jams on Delhi roads ahead of Diwali, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Saturday (October 18) announced its revised train timetable. Metro train services on the Pink, Magenta and Grey lines, which usually start at 6 am on Sundays, will begin at 7 am on Diwali eve, October 19.

Taking another major step towards adopting renewable energy sources for the operations of the Delhi Metro, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has invited bids for supplying 500 million units of renewable energy annually for its operations. According to a statement, the Delhi Metro is inviting bids to select a 'solar power developer' for setting up a grid-connected captive generation plant with battery energy storage system (BESS) anywhere in India.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has invited bids for the supply of 500 million units (MUs) of renewable energy annually to power its growing network in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). DMRC currently sources approximately 350 million units of power from the Rewa Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh and generates an additional 40 million units annually from rooftop solar plants installed at its stations, depots, and staff colonies. With these initiatives, renewable energy now accounts for 33 percent of DMRC's total operational power consumption and approximately 65 percent during daytime services.

The Majlis Park-Maujpur corridor of the Delhi Metro is about to open, making the Pink Line the longest route in the network and having the most number of interchange stations.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has launched a new initiative, issuing announcements to warn commuters against shooting reels, dance videos or any other social media content inside the metro premises. Officials said the new rule, implemented from September 14, is applicable to all metro lines.

AKInfra Projects Pvt Ltd has received the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the electrification contract D2E-12 for Line 10 and Line 5 extension of Delhi Metro Phase 4. Line 10 (Golden Line) of Delhi Metro stretches 23.622 km between Aerocity and Tughlakabad, with 15 stations, while Line 5 extension of Delhi Metro stretches 12.58 km from Inderlok to Indraprastha, with 10 stations.

A tragic incident occurred on Thursday (September 18) near the Ram Krishna Ashram Marg Metro Station in Delhi, where a man was crushed by a Delhi Police vehicle, killing him on the spot. The accident caused panic in the area and immediately drew the attention of both residents and officials.

The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, which is expected to open soon, will integrate most of the Namo Bharat stations with the Delhi Metro to enable seamless travel. Major hubs like Sarai Kale Khan, Anand Vihar, New Ashok Nagar and Ghaziabad will be directly connected to the metro lines.

Trial runs on the 23km Meerut metro-cum-rapid rail corridor, which began this Feb, have been completed and the section is expected to be inaugurated soon. Part of the Namo Bharat network, the corridor will cut travel time between Delhi and Meerut to 55 minutes, offering seamless high-speed connectivity for commuters.