Delhi Metro News & Updates

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has installed around 20 kilometres of barricades, along with 17 kilometres of blinkers and LED lights, at its construction sites in the city. The DMRC said that over 270 traffic marshals have been deployed at these locations to ensure the safety of pedestrians and vehicles around the metro construction sites. Road studs have been installed to slow down traffic at sensitive traffic points near the construction sites. Warning signs indicating work in progress or an alternative route ahead have also been installed.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) stated that metro services on all lines will begin at 3 a.m. on January 26th. The early start is intended to facilitate the movement of people attending Republic Day celebrations on duty. The DMRC stated that trains on all lines will run at 15-minute intervals from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. After 6 a.m., metro services will operate as per the regular timetable for the rest of the day.

The Delhi Metro project has progressed as the Delhi government has released funds totaling ₹3,386.18 crore for the remaining three corridors of Delhi Metro Phase 4. Officials said the Lajpat Nagar-Saket G-Block corridor and the Inderlok-Indraprastha corridor have been placed under a single financial framework, with a total project cost of ₹8,399.81 crore. The Delhi government's contribution to this combined phase is ₹1,987.86 crore. Meanwhile, the estimated cost of the Rithala-Kundli corridor is approximately ₹6,230.99 crore. The Delhi government will provide ₹1,398.32 crore for this corridor. This extension will further enhance connectivity in the NCR and address transportation challenges in the capital.

Good news for Delhi Metro commuters that Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is going to start bike taxi, auto-rickshaw and cab services from January 31. According to a TOI report, it will be easy for passengers to reach home from 10 busy metro stations. DMRC has taken this decision to reduce waiting time and provide convenient travel options for daily commuters. The corporation is going to start this service at 10 metro stations located near major market centers - New Delhi, Nehru Place, Lajpat Nagar, Rajiv Chowk and Millennium City Centre.

The trains on the Delhi Metro's Airport Express Line are being operated at a restricted speed between Dhaula Kuan and Shivaji Stadium stations due to the damaged signalling cables after a theft attempt, officials said on Sunday. About 800 metres of signalling cables were cut during the attempt in the midsection between the two stations, disrupting the signalling system, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said. As a result, trains are being operated at a restricted speed of 25 kmph on the affected up line section towards New Delhi between Dhaula Kuan and Shivaji Stadium stations, DMRC said.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that the naming rights for all metro stations in the national capital will now rest solely with the Delhi government. Under the revised system, approvals will be granted solely by the State Naming Authority (SNA), a government body headed by the Chief Minister. The change comes after a recent joint meeting between the Delhi government and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will operate the "first train" of the Delhi Metro network, TS#01, as a special commemorative service on December 25 to mark the anniversary of the start of Delhi Metro operations in 2002. According to the DMRC, this historic train will run from Shahdara to Tis Hazari at 10 am on Thursday. The train will be specially decorated for the occasion. Passengers wishing to relive the historic moment of the launch of the Delhi Metro can avail this special service, the DMRC said.

The Union Cabinet has approved three new corridors under the Delhi Metro's Phase 5(A) project at a cost of approximately ₹12,150 crore. These corridors are from RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, Aerocity to Airport Terminal-1, and Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj. Briefing the media in New Delhi after the Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that with this expansion, the Delhi Metro network will be over 400 kilometers long.

दिल्ली मेट्रो रेल निगम (डीएमआरसी) ने एक महत्वपूर्ण उपलब्धि हासिल की है क्योंकि दिल्ली मेट्रो की पिंक लाइन पर स्थित ईस्ट विनोद नगर मेट्रो स्टेशन को राष्ट्रीय ऊर्जा संरक्षण पुरस्कार (एनईसीए) 2025 के तहत 'मेट्रो स्टेशन क्षेत्र में सर्वश्रेष्ठ प्रदर्शन करने वाली इकाई' का पुरस्कार मिला है। यह प्रतिष्ठित पुरस्कार राष्ट्रपति श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मू द्वारा विज्ञान भवन में राष्ट्रीय ऊर्जा संरक्षण दिवस के अवसर पर प्रदान किया गया और इसे दिल्ली मेट्रो रेल निगम (डीएमआरसी) के प्रबंध निदेशक डॉ. विकास कुमार ने ग्रहण किया। भारत सरकार के विद्युत मंत्रालय के अधीन ऊर्जा दक्षता ब्यूरो (बीईई) ने देश भर की मेट्रो रेल प्रणालियों से प्राप्त आवेदनों के व्यापक मूल्यांकन के बाद इस स्टेशन का चयन किया।

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday formally commenced construction of the long-awaited Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block corridor under Phase IV. Known as Golden Line-11, the project is expected to significantly transform connectivity in South Delhi. The first test pile was laid and a groundbreaking ceremony was held near Pushpa Bhawan, near Saket.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has completed construction of an underground tunnel at Pulbangash Metro Station on the Red Line as part of the Janakpuri West - RK Ashram Marg extension of the Magenta Line. The tunnel is built between Pulbangash on the Red Line and the upcoming Sadar Bazar station on the Magenta Line.

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.