Delhi Metro accident

The Delhi Metro Accident section is a specialized segment that focuses on reporting incidents related to the Delhi Metro, a vital component of the National Capital Region's public transportation system. This section provides comprehensive coverage of accidents and mishaps involving the metro, offering detailed accounts, analyses, and follow-ups on each incident. The importance of such dedicated coverage lies in the critical role the Delhi Metro plays in daily commuter life, transporting millions of passengers every week. By documenting accidents, this section not only informs the public about potential safety concerns and disruptions but also holds relevant authorities accountable for maintenance, safety standards, and prompt responses to emergencies. The reporting aims to ensure transparency and push for measures that enhance the safety and reliability of the metro service. Through meticulous journalism, The Indian Express contributes to raising awareness, promoting public safety, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in urban mass transit systems.

DELHI METRO ACCIDENT NEWS

Driver injured after piece of shuttering falls from Metro pier on vehicle

February 17, 2023 2:15 am

Shuttering is a process where steel or wooden planks or strips are used as temporary structures to contain setting concrete in a pier. De-shuttering is the process when these planks are removed after the concrete gets set, the DMRC said.

Day after crash, Delhi Metro suspends four officials

December 21, 2017 2:37 am

The officials include a deputy general manager who was the depot in-charge, an assistant manager, a junior engineer and an assistant sections engineer

Delhi's first ever driverless metro crashes; stirs up fresh Salman Khan car accident jokes

December 20, 2017 6:15 pm

Delhi metro's first ever driverless train met with an accident giving Netizens new reasons to come up with funny memes. The incident took place at 3.40 pm and is being treated as a case of “human error and negligence”, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said.

Delhi metro train rams into wall during trial run; govt seeks report from DMRC

December 19, 2017 9:34 pm

Delhi metro accident: The metro train was on a trial run on the new magenta line that was to be inaugrated by PM Modi on December 25.

Woman jumps before metro train, loses hand

August 13, 2015 3:31 am

“By the time the police reached the station, the woman had been rescued. She was on a stretcher. We immediately put the stretcher in a PCR van and took her to hospital,” said a police officer.

Metro train derails in east Delhi; passengers unhurt

September 13, 2009 4:21 pm

In the second such mishap to hit the Delhi Metro in a month,a train derailed near the Yamuna Bridge in east Delhi.

Metro mishap: Delhi Police tranfers probe to Crime Branch

July 25, 2009 4:34 pm

Delhi Police transferred to its Crime Branch investigations into the two recent mishaps at a construction site of Delhi Metro.

HC notice to DMRC,Gammon

July 25, 2009 2:18 am

On the day the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced putting in place “full-time” machinery for strictly ensuring safety procedures,the Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Metro and its contractor Gammon India on a petition filed by the families of the victims of the July 12 accident.

Metro mishap: Delhi HC issues notice to Gammon India

July 24, 2009 12:13 pm

Justice Rewa Khetrapal directed the company to file its response by August 20 when the matter will be taken up for further hearing.

Metro Mishap: DMRC removes official in-charge

July 15, 2009 7:52 pm

In the first head to roll for the accident at its Jamrudpur site,Delhi Metro shifted a senior official in-charge of the section which witnessed the collapse.

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