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Delhi Metro’s earning from property development falls short of mark
A perusal of DMRC documents revealed that the corporation has been jostling with a number of issues with the Delhi Development Authority for years.
58-km Metro Lite corridor likely to be built across 8 stretches under Phase IV
The identified stretches are mainly part of the three corridors — Rithala-Bawana-Narela (21.7-km), Inderlok-Indraprastha (12.5-km) and Lajpat Nagar-Saket G block (7.9-km) — proposed under Phase IV, which still await the Centre’s approval.
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Delhi: Two suicides on Metro premises
Two men committed suicide, and a third tried to kill himself unsuccessfully, at different Metro stations in the capital Tuesday.
Delhi Metro Grey line: Dwarka-Najafgarh corridor to open on October 4
About 2,000 square metres of additional parking space shall be provided at the Dwarka station. Pick and drop by e-rickshaws, autos and buses have also been provided at the station.
DMRC may take over Rapid Metro next week, Punjab & Haryana HC told
Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) has already entered into an agreement with DMRC for operating the Metro links running from Delhi Metro’s Sikanderpur station to Sector 56 and NH-8 for the next five years.
Project for public good doesn’t mean uprooting residents: Delhi HC
Residents of 108 plots in Block 15 of Trilokpuri have to be relocated so that land is available for construction of a missing link in the Pink Line.
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Delhi: Narela Metro corridor may get nod soon
The three corridors that did not receive the Centre’s nod when it cleared the project in March are Rithala to Narela, Inderlok to Indraprastha and Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block.
To control crowd, Delhi metro staff ‘threaten’ to use batons
“The crowd became unmanageable at a certain point. The DMRC sought the assistance of CISF to maintain order. A private guard under the DMRC was seen violating the laid down norms in crowd management. However, no baton charging actually took place,” CISF sources said.
Delhi metro staffer threatens to baton charge commuters; DMRC, CISF assure action
When contacted DMRC officials, it said that said the DMRC does not condone the use of such methods for controlling crowds at the stations as seen in this video.
Delhi Metro employee commits suicide, streams it live on Facebook
No suicide note was found from his room at East Delhi's Shahdara where he was found hanging from a hook in the ceiling with a plastic wire around his neck, they said.
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When PM Modi took Delhi's Airport Express Metro to get to an event
PM Narendra Modi interacted with a few passengers and also obliged some of them for a selfie. He has been using the Metro service to reach distant venues to avoid traffic jams which occur during VVIP movement.
Delhi Metro: Pink Line's South Campus-Lajpat Nagar section to connect 4 major markets
The new stations falling on this route are - Sir Vishveshariah Moti Bagh, Bhikhaji Cama Place, Sarojini Nagar, INA, South Extension and Lajpat Nagar. The metro stations in this route are all underground except for Sir Vishveshariah Moti Bagh station.
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Sneak peek: Delhi Metro's full Magenta line opens, Noida-Gurugram travel time cut by 30 mins
Passenger services on the segment, which has 16 stations including 14 underground and two elevated, began from Tuesday at 6 am from the Kalkaji Mandir and Janakpuri West stations simultaneously.
ITO Metro Station showcases Delhi's rich heritage
Inside this subterranean marvel, are the whirring of train engines and the sheen of metal mixed with show pieces on Delhi’s history and the creation of India’s modern capital.
Sneak peek: Newly constructed Janpath metro station
The new Janpath Metro station, part of the Central Secretariat-Mandi House stretch, is a riot of colours.
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Citing RBI Guidelines, DMRC Says Unused Balance In Delhi Metro Cards Non-Refundable From April 1
From April, when a commuter returns his or her Metro smart card to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the unused balance in the card will not be refunded, the Corporation said Tuesday, citing Reserve Bank of India guidelines. A DMRC spokesperson said, “All smart cards sold on April 1 or after shall be non-refundable. […]
Mangu Singh On What Comes In the Way Of 24 Hour Metro Service
: Managing Director of Delhi Metro, Mangu Singh, explains why construction of metro rail in India is different from anywhere in the world, argues that Transit Oriented Development “won’t help reduce existing metro burden”, contends that a 24/7 metro service is not possible because a breather is necessary, says DMRC has enough revenue to sustain […]
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Mangu Singh On DMRC's Financial Performance
: Managing Director of Delhi Metro, Mangu Singh, explains why construction of metro rail in India is different from anywhere in the world, argues that Transit Oriented Development “won’t help reduce existing metro burden”, contends that a 24/7 metro service is not possible because a breather is necessary, says DMRC has enough revenue to sustain […]
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