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There were no passengers on board when the accident occurred. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Delhi Metro’s Magenta line breaks through wall during trial run

The 12.64 kilometre long route runs from Delhi's Kalkaji Mandir station to Noida's Botanical Garden.

19 Dec 2017 6:02 PM

A majority of the women pickpockets, who were arrested, are in the age group of 18 to 40 years.

93 per cent of pickpockets held in Metro are women: CISF

Proposal to augment security set-up at 140 stations to check menace.

19 Dec 2017 2:21 AM

Once the new coaches are procured, the four coach trains will be converted into six-coach and the six-coach ones into eight coach trains to reduce congestion.

Metro proposal to buy 916 new coaches lying in limbo

Urban development ministry waiting for Delhi govt nod.

19 Dec 2017 2:13 AM

Delhi Metro will commence the operation of an automated metro network in coming days, which will be at par with global standards.

Automated metro network to be launched in city soon

Metro development agenda at seminar.

16 Dec 2017 1:50 AM

NGT directed Delhi Metro authorities to comply with prescribed limits and Delhi Pollution Control Committee to keep a check on the same. (Representational Image

5-yr-old Delhi girl moves green bench alleging noise pollution due to metro trains

The girl's plea was earlier disposed by Delhi Metro with remarks that the 'grievance can't be resolved to the satisfaction of customer'.

12 Dec 2017 9:10 PM

A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar issued notice to the land owning agency and the civic bodies seeking a status report on the situation. (Photo: File)

Delhi HC seeks response of DDA over illegal religious structures

Delhi HC also asked the authorities to ensure that there are no encroachments on public land or near metro stations.

10 Dec 2017 10:59 AM

According to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), there has been a drop in the sale of smart cards in the past one year, a period that saw successive fare hikes.

Metro witnesses decline in sale of smartcards

The daily average of smart card sales in July, Aug., Sept. and Oct. 2016 were 16,000, 16,500, 15,200, and 14,900, respectively.

04 Dec 2017 1:15 AM

The cost assessments of the four other routes are being considered for inclusion in the works programme for 2018-2019.

High-speed rail to interlink four metros by 2022

The high-speed network of trains will run at 160 kmph, against the current average speed of around 88-90 kmph.

01 Dec 2017 4:39 AM

Will move court against Metro fare hike, says Ajay Maken

This came barely five months of another hike of up to 100 per cent.

29 Nov 2017 3:32 AM

Metro ridership fall not linked to fare: Hardeep Singh Puri

Delhi Metro fares among the ‘lowest in the world’ and the ‘lowest in India,’ claims Union minister.

26 Nov 2017 1:22 AM

CM Kejriwal says steep hike in fares will ‘kill’ Metro

On October 10, the DMRC effected the fare hike, leading to a rise of around Rs 10 for nearly every distance slab.

26 Nov 2017 1:06 AM

Revised fare structure is: up to 2 km -- Rs 10, 2 to 5 km -- Rs 20, 5 to 12 km -- Rs 30, 12 to 21 km -- Rs 40, 21 to 32 km -- Rs 50 and for journeys beyond 32 km -- Rs 60. (Representational Image | PTI)

Fare hike costs Delhi Metro three lakh commuters a day

Metro's daily average ridership came down to 24.2 lakh in October from 27.4 lakh in September.

24 Nov 2017 7:27 PM

Metro imposes baggage rules

Large bags barred from select Delhi Metro stations as part of trial run.

21 Nov 2017 1:31 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

Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Nirbhaya’s mother hits out over safety issue

The woman was brave enough to fight back, but there are many who can’t.

18 Nov 2017 1:55 AM

The step was taken after two days when a journalist was molested at ITO M etro station.

Quci reactions teams to patrol metro trains: CISF

They can only offer temperately solution of eve-teasing and other crime against women and commuters.

16 Nov 2017 5:55 AM

It directed the law student to make a representation to the Delhi Metro which would take a view and communicate to him immediately.

HC refuses to quash Delhi Metro decision on fare hike

The HC bench also obse-rved that this was a policy decision and the court wo-uld not like to step into it.

15 Nov 2017 12:28 PM

The cost of Metro phase IV is likely to be increased from Rs 55,028 crore to Rs 61,000 crore due to delay on the part of the Delhi and Central governments.

Phase 4 caught in delays, cost may go up by Rs 6,000 crore

Centre, Delhi yet to take call on funding agency.

03 Nov 2017 2:04 AM

A 52-year-old Delhi Police assistant sub-inspector allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a Metro train in Uttam Nagar. (Photo: File)

Delhi Police official jumps to death at metro station

The victim, Hans Ram Barla, was posted in the security wing of Delhi Police and was on medical leave for the last one month.

01 Nov 2017 6:49 PM

Delhi Metro officials said that the line will be soon thrown open for the public after the safety clearance from the Commissioner for Metro Rail Safety (CMRS).

Metro’s Phase 3 corridor ready for launch soon

With the opening of this section, the people commuting from Noida will get additional connectivity to south Delhi.

13 Oct 2017 2:15 AM

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