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  • Good News For Delhiites: Delhi Metro To Run Early Morning Services On These Routes On Sundays |

    The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced a change in the commencement time for Metro services on the Phase-III corridors on Sundays. Starting from August 25, 2024, the usual start time of 8:00 AM for these corridors will be revised to an earlier time.

    According to an official statement from the DMRC, this change is intended to benefit students and exam aspirants who often have competitive exams scheduled on Sundays. The adjustment will allow them easier access to their exam centers across Delhi-NCR, offering a more convenient and seamless travel experience.


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    The DMRC emphasized that this change is specific to the Phase-III corridors on Sundays. All other corridors in the Delhi Metro network will continue to operate as usual, with services commencing at 6:00 AM daily, including Sundays. 

  • DMRC To Deploy Additional Standby Trains On Raksha Bandhan; Check Details | Mobility News

    To tackle the increased passenger volume on Raksha Bandhan on Monday (August 19), the Delhi Metro will have additional standby trains available on its routes, ready to be deployed if needed to handle the higher demand.
    On X, Delhi Metro Railway Corporation (DMRC) announced the services and said, “To facilitate passengers on the festival of Rakshabandhan on Monday i.e, on 19th August 2024, Delhi Metro will be ready with additional standby trains on its corridors for induction into services to cater the rush, if required.”

    “DMRC will also deploy additional personnel at stations to cater to the extra rush of commuters by operating additional ticket counters,” the post said. “Passengers are requested to use mobile Apps i.e. DMRC Momentum, WhatsApp, Paytm, one Delhi, and Amazon to buy QR tickets online to avoid the rush at ticket counters or to buy National Common Mobility Card / Smart Card from Customer care centres,” said the DMRC.

    It further said that guards and Customer Facilitation Agents (CFA) will be deployed at major Metro stations to help and guide commuters on the day. Every year, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated with much exuberance and great festivity in India. The festival cherishes strong bond between brothers and sisters.

    Sisters on his day tie Rakhi on their brother’s wrist, which symbolises their feeling of protection, care and love towards their brother. Also, brothers show respect and love for their sisters by offering gifts, sweets and money. 

  • Delhi Metro: How To Recharge Metro Card On WhatsApp? Follow THESE Simple Steps |

    New Delhi: Good news for Delhites! WhatsApp, an instant messaging app, has announced the metro card recharge feature for Delhi Metro commuters across the Delhi NCR region.

    Notably, android and iOS users can find quick access to the chatbot by tapping on the payments section on their WhatsApp. Using the same ticketing and chatbot services, commuters can also access the metro card recharge service in both English and Hindi language by sending ‘Hi’ to +91 96508 55800 or by scanning the QR code.

    The DMRC’s ticketing service via WhatsApp is accessible on all lines in the Delhi National Capital Region, including Gurugram Rapid Metro.

    How To Recharge Metro Card On WhatsApp?

    Step 1: Save the Delhi Metro WhatsApp number +91-8624888568 as a contact on your phone.

    Step 2: Open WhatsApp and initiate a conversation with the saved number.

    Step 3: Send a “Hi” message to the chatbot to begin the process.

    Step 4: The chatbot will guide you through each step of the recharge procedure.

    Step 5: Write your metro card number and recharge amount, then select your preferred payment method, such as UPI, debit card, or credit card.

    Step 6: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the payment.

    To recall, WhatsApp had enabled the QR ticketing system across all DMRC routes including the Gurugram Rapid Metro. The chatbot service provides passengers with instant information and support, including details on train schedules, fares, and station information.

    Over the last few months, several other states including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Nagpur, and Pune have also integrated WhatsApp into their transport services, enabling a convenient transit experience for millions of commuters in these cities. (With inputs from ANI)

  • AAP Protests: Section 144 At Patel Nagar Metro, Vehicle Movement Restricted; Check Traffic Advisory | Auto News

    The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced the closure of several metro stations in response to the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) protest plans against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Along with this, Delhi Police has imposed Section 144 outside the Patel Chowk Metro station. Delhi Traffic Police has also issued an advisory restricting the movement of vehicles in Delhi’s central part and several roads have been closed. Know all the details before you head out of your home today: 

    Metro Station Closures

    Lok Kalyan Marg Metro Station: The station will remain closed until further notice due to security concerns related to the AAP protest.

    Patel Chowk Metro Station (Gate no 3): Gate no 3 of Patel Chowk Metro Station will also be closed until further notice.

    Central Secretariat Metro Station (Gate no 5):  Gate no 5 of Central Secretariat Metro Station will remain closed for the time being.

    Security Update

    Due to security reasons, entry/exit at Lok Kalyan Marg Metro station, Gate no 3 of Patel Chowk Metro Station and Gate no 5 of Central Secretariat Metro station will remain closed till further notice.
    — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) March 26, 2024

    The closures are a precautionary measure taken by the authorities to ensure the safety and security of passengers and metro facilities amidst the planned protest activity. The Aam Aadmi Party has called for a ‘gherao’ at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, protesting the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal. However, the Delhi Police has stated that no permission has been granted for the protest, and adequate security measures have been put in place to maintain law and order.

    VIDEO | Visuals from Delhi’s Patel Chowk as AAP workers and supporters protest against CM Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by ED.

    (Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/448NGLdcHN
    — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 26, 2024


    Section 144 Imposed 

    The Delhi police issued announcements outside the Patel Chowk Metro station regarding the AAP protestors. They stated that section 144 had been imposed, protesting without permission was prohibited, and the area needed to be cleared within 5 minutes.



    #WATCH | Delhi: Delhi police make announcements outside the Patel Chowk Metro station for the AAP protestors. The police said that section 144 had been imposed, there is no permission for protests and that the area should be cleared within 5 minutes.

    Security had been heightened… pic.twitter.com/aN7lOqaxn5
    — ANI (@ANI) March 26, 2024

    Delhi Traffic Police Advisory

    Ahead of the AAP’s planned protest, the Delhi Traffic Police has released an advisory for the New Delhi district. The advisory includes:

    1. No Parking Zones: Vehicles are not allowed to be parked or halt on Tughlaq Road, Safdarjung Road, and Kemal Ataturk Marg, with strict enforcement and towing away of violators.

    2. Diversion Points: If required, diversions will be implemented at various points including Aurobindo Chowk, Tughlaq Road, Samrat Hotel roundabout, Gymkhana Post Office roundabout, and others.

    3. Public Cooperation: Commuters are urged to cooperate by avoiding the specified routes if possible and making use of public transport to ease congestion.

    Traffic Advisory

    In view of special Law & Order arrangement in New Delhi area on 26.03.2024, traffic will be affected.

    Kindly follow the advisory#DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/5BUosjCzmy
    — Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) March 25, 2024

     

  • DMRC to build metro loop hall beneath Centra Vista mission

    By means of PTI

    NEW DELHI: A brand new metro loop hall, spanning about 3 km, has been proposed within the middle of the nationwide capital to cater to those that can be visiting the brand new executive constructions arising as a part of the Central Vista redevelopment mission, officers mentioned on Monday.

    The brand new round line could have 4 metro stations and it is going to be constructed one after the other from the prevailing metro corridors -Yellow Line and Violet Line -passing during the space, they mentioned.

    The present Central Secretariat station is an interchange facility between the Yellow Line and Violet Line.

    The basis stone of the Central Vista mission used to be laid in December 2020.

    The infrastructural revamp envisages a brand new triangular Parliament development and a not unusual Central Secretariat.

    The Central Vista redevelopment mission additionally seeks to improve the street working from Vijay Chowk to India Gate with extra facilities.

    The Delhi Metro Rail Company and the Central Public Works Division (CPWD) on Monday “signed a memorandum of figuring out, as in line with which DMRC shall supply technical help in addition to execute completing and services and products works for the development of a metro loop hall” to glue the prevailing metro community with the brand new central secretariat constructions, which shall arise as a part of the Central Vista redevelopment mission, the Delhi Metro said.

    A metro loop hall, connecting “4 not unusual Central Secretariat stations” with the prevailing Central Secretariat metro station is being proposed to cater to the office-goers who shall commute to those workplaces the use of the metro.

    Making plans is being finished anticipating a height hour call for of 20,000 passengers in line with hour throughout the morning and night time height hours.

    All of the hall might be underground, it mentioned in a observation.

    As in line with the MoU, the DMRC shall get ready the detailed mission file except finalising the horizontal and vertical alignment of the tracks and tunnels together with sizing of amenities like platforms, make stronger services and products and upkeep amenities.

    DMRC shall additionally appoint an in depth design marketing consultant for the mission, officers mentioned.

    “Whilst CPWD will perform the elemental civil construction building paintings, DMRC shall execute all different completing and services and products works together with design and building of keep watch over techniques, sign techniques, observe paintings, rolling inventory, electric and upkeep works and so on.,” the observation mentioned.

    At this time, DMRC is working a metro community of about 391 km with 286 metro stations.

    As a part of its fourth section of enlargement, DMRC is engaged within the building of 65 km of latest traces throughout 3 other corridors.

    The MoU used to be signed at Metro Bhawan between DMRC’s director, industry building, Pramit Kumar Garg and P S Chauhan, further director normal, CPWD within the presence of DMRC’s managing director, Mangu Singh and different senior officers.

    The Central Vista redevelopment mission, which used to be introduced in September 2019, envisages a brand new triangular Parliament development, with a seating capability for 900 to one,200 MPs, this is centered to be built through August 2022, when the rustic can be celebrating its seventy fifth Independence Day.

    The typical Central Secretariat might be constructed through 2024.

  • How to hook up with Delhi’s IGI and Jewar Airport Metro, see the entire plan of 72 km adventure in 1 hour

    Meenakshi Sinha, Noida
    The Delhi Metro Rail Company (DMRC) has constructed a 72-km-long high-speed hall to attach the Noida Airport being constructed at Jewar in Gautam Budh Nagar district and the Indira Gandhi Global Airport (IGI Airport) within the capital Delhi. Proposal has been ready. This distance can be coated in 1 hour. Metro connectivity between the 2 airports can be finished in two stages. There can be 13 metro stations between Jewar and New Delhi railway station. After this, this hall will hook up with Delhi Airport Specific Line to succeed in IGI.

    The DMRC crew offered an offer on this regard to the officers of Yamuna Parkway Business Construction Authority (YEIDA) on Tuesday. The 35-km-long first segment can be each underground and increased. It’ll have a connection close to Wisdom Park 2 at the Noida Airport Aqua Line. There can be seven stations in this hall until Wisdom Park 2 and there can be an interchange.

    DMRC can post the detailed mission file on this regard via March 31. After this the paintings of the second one segment of Metro Linga will get started. The second one segment can be 37 km lengthy and can be constructed from Wisdom Park 2 to New Delhi Railway Station. This path will run parallel to the Noida Parkway. It’ll have New Ashok Nagar and Yamuna Financial institution stations.

    Arunveer Singh, CEO and YEIDA stated, “DMRC made a proposed presentation on Tuesday to attach Noida Airport with Delhi’s IGI Airport. This complete hall can be 72 km lengthy. The primary segment can be constructed from Jewar to Wisdom Park and the second one can be from Wisdom Park 2 to Delhi Railway Station. The DPR for the primary segment might be in a position via March 31.

    In line with assets, seven stations can be constructed within the first segment. Those will come with Technozone, Salarpur Underpass, Sector 18 and 20 on Yamuna Parkway. In conjunction with this there can be Noida Airport Wisdom Park 2. However the ultimate knowledge will also be were given most effective after the DPR is in a position on this regard. The estimated expenditure in this whole mission is between 4000 to 5000 crores.

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