Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

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The announcement invited sharp criticism from chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, who said that the step will be detrimental for the Metro.

Metro parking to get costlier from May 1

Charges increased after 5 years, says DMRC.

26 Apr 2018 4:24 AM

Officials flag off a Metro train during the trail run of Metro’s Lajpat Nagar-Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh section of the Pink Line in New Delhi on Tuesday (Photo:PTI)

Trial on Lajpat-Motibagh stretch of Pink Line begins

A 21.56-km-long segment of the same line — from Majlis Park to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus — was opened for the public last month.

25 Apr 2018 5:17 AM

Metro line extension project’s cost doubles

MMRDA has now pegged the cost to be Rs 6,607 crore.

22 Apr 2018 3:50 AM

Submit minutes of meetings with DMRC, NGT tells government

On issue of extracting groundwater without proper permission.

17 Apr 2018 5:22 AM

The bench listed the matter for hearing tomorrow to await the Delhi Metro’s stand depending on which the high court said that it will pass an interim order.

DMRC to pay 80 per cent debt amount of airport line

The court also said that asking for a stay of the single judge order would not be fair on the part of the DMRC.

10 Apr 2018 7:32 AM

The telecom operator will also provide radio frequency signals for the use of Delhi police within a range of 800 MHz frequency band (806-870 MHz) conforming to APCO P-25 standards.

Metro commuters to enjoy better mobile coverage

To this end, the provider will integrate with the Delhi police’s nominated agency.

06 Apr 2018 7:32 AM

At present, the corporation through various contractors operates 291 feeder buses on 42 approved routes, connecting 54 Metro stations and catering to nearly two lakh passengers on a daily basis. (Representational image)

DMRC to set up firm for last-mile connectivity

DMRC had done a survey to find out feasible feeder routes and has decided to run services on 52 such routes,” a Delhi Metro official said.

25 Mar 2018 1:13 AM

DMRC MD Mangu Singh looks on as the PSDs become operational at two Metro stations on Wednesday.

Screen doors installed at two Delhi Metro stations

The two Metro stations are located in crowded Old Delhi, and receive a huge footfall daily.

22 Mar 2018 6:34 AM

The segment constitutes more than a third of the entire 58-km stretch and has 12 stations, including three interchange stations at Azadpur, Netaji Subhash Place and Rajouri Garden.

Metro Pink Line’s first stretch to open on March 14

Encircling almost the entire Ring Road, the Pink Line, once complete, will benefit a large number of commuters.

10 Mar 2018 2:21 AM

Train services will be provided at a frequency of around 15 minutes instead of seven minutes as per the Sunday timetable.

Maintenance to slow down Vaishali Metro

The maintenance work will be done between 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm.

03 Feb 2018 1:17 AM

Prime Minister Modi, along with Adityanath, also travelled on a patch of the new route - from Noida to the Okhla Bird Sanctuary station. ( Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Modi, Yogi praise development of railway, road after flagging off Delhi Metro

Addressing the gathering in Noida, PM Modi said the just-inaugurated metro line was not only for present, but also for future generations.

25 Dec 2017 4:32 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accompanied him at the inauguration of the Metro line but Delhi's CM, Arvind Kejriwal, was not invited. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

PM flags off Delhi Metro Magenta line, Kejriwal not on guest list

Monday will also mark the 15th anniversary of the Delhi metro, which started as a 8.5 km 'showcase' corridor in 2002.

25 Dec 2017 11:39 AM

The Botanical Garden to Kalkaji Mandir Metro during a media preview. (Photo: Asian Age)

Magenta Line: PSDs, hi-tech signalling among firsts for DMRC

PSDs are glass-made screens installed near the edge of platforms that open only when a train arrives and shuts after it departs.

23 Dec 2017 2:26 AM

After the Delhi Metro’s Majenta line gets operational, Botanical Garden will be the first interchange station outside Delhi. (Representational Image | PTI)

New leap for Delhi metro: Majenta line from Botanical Garden gets safety nod

Commissioner for Metro Rail Safety approves the Delhi Metro's Majenta Line from Botanical Garden to Kalkaji Mandir.

20 Nov 2017 10:27 AM

Swedish minister for upper secondary school Anna Ekstrom and Swedish ambassador to India Klas Molin at the Nobel Memorial Wall. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

CP Metro wall honours Indian Nobel laureates

The aim is to spread awareness about the Nobel laureates from India and their contribution to the society.

02 Nov 2017 5:22 AM

The DMRC claims that it has saved 142 trees at the project site.

DMRC ‘saves’ 142 trees at project site

The DMRC had obtained permission to cut 1,519 trees, but only 1,377 trees were eventually cut.

29 Oct 2017 3:55 AM

Panel must review Centre, Delhi control over DMRC, says CM Kejriwal

The DMRC was formed in 1995 with equal equity participation of the Central and the state government.

25 Oct 2017 2:12 AM

A Metro train decorated with Swachchhta slogans.

DMRC launches special Diwali train

Delivering maximum results at minimum cost is the motto of the BJP-ruled NDMC.

19 Oct 2017 6:38 AM

There are many passengers who come from others states such as Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttrakhand and have flights or trains at late hours.

DMRC cloak room, porter services shortly

With this step, the corporation will generate not only extra revenue, but also provide employment to others.

18 Oct 2017 4:44 AM

According to the DMRC, the special drive is aimed at ensuring that any minor issue which may affect pleasant travel experience of passengers is directly monitored and attended to by the officials in the least possible time.

Delhi Metro drive to ensure smooth ops

The move comes close on the heels of the Metro fare hike, which is being opposed by the Delhi government.

16 Oct 2017 2:35 AM

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