Delhi Metro records highest single-day passenger journey with 78.67 lakh trips

The highest-ever passenger journeys on a single day was previously recorded on August 20 this year at 77.48 lakh by breaking the February 13 tally of 71.09 lakh.

As more commuters have switched to Metro trains, a reduction in vehicular emissions is expected, contributing to improved air quality across the region, said DMRC officials.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) registered its highest passenger journeys on Monday (18thNovember 2024) with 78.67 lakh journeys being performed in the network. These figures reflect the growing faith shown by the passengers on Delhi Metro’s reliability, punctuality and…

— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) November 19, 2024

To accommodate the growing demand, DMRC has added 60 extra trips on weekdays, enhancing its carrying capacity and encouraging more people to opt for the Metro over private vehicles.

The line-wise breakdown of passenger journeys on Monday is as follows:

Red Line: 8,56,692

Yellow Line: 20,99,097

Blue Line: 20,80,221

Green Line: 4,12,935

Violet Line: 7,93,324

Pink Line: 8,15,223

Magenta Line: 6,19,711

Grey Line: 50,128

Rapid Metro: 57,701

Airport Line: 81,985

The DMRC has also introduced several initiatives to enhance passenger convenience. Digital platforms now allow passengers to book single or multiple journey tickets online, eliminating the need to queue at stations. The DMRC has partnered with organisations such as Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), and India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) to offer seamless interconnectivity and additional travel options such as QR code-based tickets.