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Delhi Metro Red Line services hit for over 6 hours due to theft of signal cable

Officials said the theft was discovered around 6am, following which train speeds were restricted. Normal services finally resumed at 12.21pm

A case on charges of theft was registered at the Shastri Park Metro police station. (Representational image)

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Published on Mar 14, 2025 05:24 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Delhi Metro’s Red Line services affected by cable theft

DMRC said there was a delay in services on this section, with efforts to be made to repair the impacted section during non-peak hours during the day

Officials said that such cases create signalling issues and trains have to be operated at restricted speeds. (Delhi Metro)

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Updated on Mar 13, 2025 11:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Brief delay in services on Delhi Metro’s Red Line due to technical snag

Passengers meanwhile said the impact was seen across the entire Red Line and not just this small stretch, adding trains were running slow for nearly an hour and not just a brief window

DMRC said normal services had resumed on the section. (DMRC | File photo)

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Published on Feb 07, 2025 10:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

DMRC celebrates 22 years of passenger operations with legacy train ‘TS-01’

DMRC broke several of its ridership records in 2024 and achieved the highest-ever single-day passenger journeys of 7.867 million

Officials said that TS-01 began as a four-coach train but has been upgraded over the years to meet growing passenger demand and expanded to six coaches in 2014 and further to eight coaches in 2023. (HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 25, 2024 10:29 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi Metro services to be hit on this route for over ten days | Check details

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation did not state the reason for disruption.

Cable thefts have increased despite regular checks and surveillance at Delhi Metro stations and along its tracks, officials added. (Representative image)(HT File)

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Updated on Dec 18, 2024 12:33 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

‘Attempted theft’ of cables hits services on Metro’s Red Line

Delhi Metro services between Shahdara and Dilshad Garden were delayed on Saturday due to an attempted cable theft. Normal services are expected by Sunday.

The Red Line connects Rithala in Delhi to New Bus Adda in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. (Representational image)

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Updated on Aug 24, 2024 10:16 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi Metro's Red Line services delayed due to ‘attempted cable theft’

Services are running at a restricted speed of 25kmph between the affected stations due to an “attempted cable theft,” which has damaged signalling cables.

The Red Line spans from Rithala in Delhi to New Bus Adda in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. (HT Photo)

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Published on Aug 24, 2024 03:33 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

The game of deterrence between Iran and Israel has changed

Iran's attack on Israel on April 13, crossed Tel Aviv's red line. Until it reciprocates (if it does), it is Israel that is caught in a commitment trap

An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel. (REUTERS FILE)

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Published on Apr 18, 2024 08:10 PM IST

ByBashir Ali Abbas

Delhi Metro celebrates 21 years of operations since inauguration in 2002

On this day in 2002, the then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee had inaugurated the first stretch of the Delhi Metro from Shahdara to Tis Hazari on the Red Line.

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Published on Dec 24, 2023 07:37 PM IST

PTI |

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on August 21

The day of August 21 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

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Updated on Aug 21, 2023 12:49 AM IST

ByHTC, New Delhi

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on August 13

The day of August 13 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

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Updated on Aug 14, 2023 12:17 AM IST

ByHTC, New Delhi

DMRC proposes to extend Delhi Metro's Red Line to Haryana’s Kundli

This would be the first Delhi Metro Line directly connecting Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, officials said

If approved, this would be the Delhi Metro’s fourth expansion into Haryana after the Yellow Line (Gurugram), Violet Line (Faridabad) and Green Line (Bahadurgarh). (HT Archive)

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Updated on Jul 12, 2023 03:56 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on July 3

The evening of July 3 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

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Updated on Jul 04, 2023 06:45 PM IST

ByHTC, New Delhi

Faster inter-line transit on Delhi Metro phase 4 network

In phase 4, there will be only three interchange stations which will have foot overbridges (FOBs) connecting the two platforms

Till Phase 3, long interchange corridors have been a problem at several metro stations. (File)

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Updated on Apr 13, 2023 05:36 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

On deputy CM’s order, Ghaziabad sends reports of two Metro extensions to govt

Keshav Prasad Maurya’s instructions had come on Wednesday when he visited Ghaziabad for a review meeting ahead of local body polls next month

A Metro train on the tracks near Hindon River Metro Station in Ghaziabad Thursday. The two Metro extensions for which the development authority needs funds are from Vaishali to Mohan Nagar and Noida Sector 62 to Sahibabad. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 06, 2023 11:24 PM IST

ByPeeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad

China condemns Tsai-McCarthy meeting in US, deploys aircraft carrier near Taiwan

China warned of “consequences” and deployed an aircraft carrier group near Taiwan in response to the meeting between Taiwan’s President and US House Speaker

\Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy greets Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on arrival at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for a bipartisan meeting on April 5, 2023 in Simi Valley, California. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Updated on Apr 06, 2023 06:46 PM IST

BySutirtho Patranobis, Beijing

China condemns US-Taiwan meet, vows 'resolute' response

Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory and balks at any official contact Taipei has with other countries.

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) (R) and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen (L) shake hands in the Air Force One Pavilion at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library after making statements to the press on April 5, 2023 in Simi Valley, California(Getty Images via AFP)

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Updated on Apr 06, 2023 05:09 AM IST

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Delhi Metro services on Red Line hit, commuters stranded

Several commuters were running late for their work as the metro stations on the Red Line witnessed crowds during peak office hours in the early morning hours

The red line has 29 stations that runs from Rithala to Shaheed Sthal with a total distance of 34.55 km (Sakib Ali /Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Jun 28, 2022 02:55 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

4th day of Delhi metro services resumption, Magenta, Grey lines from tomorrow: All you need to know

From September 12 onwards, services on all lines of Delhi Metro will be available throughout the day.

A commuter seen inside a Metro coach at Subhash Nagar Metro station, in New Delhi, India, on September 9. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna / Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Sep 10, 2020 05:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh

Delhi Metro’s Red, Violet and Green lines reopen today: All you need to know

The number of trips will be increased subsequently, as will the operational timings, as and when the other lines are opened in a graded manner

A total of six lines have been made serviceable since Monday—the Yellow Line (Huda City Centre-Samaypur Badli), Blue Line (Dwarka sector-21-Vaishali/Noida Electronic City), Pink Line (Majlis Park-Shiv Vihar), along with the Red, Green and Violet lines.(PTI)

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Updated on Sep 10, 2020 10:08 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySoumya Pillai

Unlock 4.0: Delhi Metro services resume on Red, Green, Violet lines

Unlock 4.0: Metro services across the country resumed operations on Monday as part of the ongoing fourth stage of the nationwide unlock.

Delhi Metro has resumed services for the first time since March(ANI)

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Updated on Sep 10, 2020 08:38 AM IST

New Delhi | ByAsian News International

Woman jumps in front of Delhi metro’s Red Line, services delayed: Police

The incident took place at around 9.42 pm at platform no. 2 of the Pratap Nagar station, the police said.

Delhi Metro’s Red Line connects Rithala in Delhi to New Bus Adda in Ghaziabad.(Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 15, 2020 12:20 AM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Woman jumps on track, services affected on Delhi Metro’s Red Line

The incident occurred at 9.26 am and led to a brief delay in Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s services between Pitampura and Rithala stations on the Red Line, which runs between Rithala and Shaheed Sthal in Ghaziabad.

A 26-year-old woman allegedly tried to commit suicide by jumping on to the tracks at Delhi Metro’s Rohini West station on Monday morning, delaying trains on the route(HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 09, 2019 01:36 PM IST

Hindustan times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Delhi Metro’s Red Line services from Shaheed Sthal towards Dilshad Garden delayed

DMRC later tweeted to say that the services have resumed on the line. The cause of the delay is not known yet as other lines of the Delhi Metro operated normally.

The Red Line, one of the six lines of the Delhi Metro, connects Rithala in Delhi to Ghaziabad’s Shahid Sthal. The entirely elevated line has 29 stations cover 34.4 kilometres.(Sakib Ali / Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Jun 20, 2019 08:23 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Services hit on Delhi Metro’s Blue and Red lines after technical snags

There was slow movement of trains between Tis Hazari and Shastri Park and later also on Pitampura-Keshav Puram sections of the Red Line.

On the Blue Line, the delay took place between Dwarka and Kirti Nagar due to a technical snag on the section, officials said.(HT Photo)

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Published on May 16, 2019 06:31 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

New initiative: permanent cycle stands at metro stations

The facility will be extended to other Metro stations in a phased manner, DMRC officials said. By the end of this month, bicycle stands will also be available at the parking lot of Nawada, Uttam Nagar East and Vishwavidyalaya Metro stations.

The DMRC, in association with private operators, is already operating 20 bicycle-sharing service stands at 19 stations. It has identified 13 more stations where these services would be extended(Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Apr 22, 2019 06:11 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

For Ghaziabad residents, Delhi Metro’s Red Line is a new lifeline

The Delhi Metro’s Red Line extension caters to localities such as Shaheed Nagar, Lajpat Nagar, Sahibabad, Arthala, Raj Nagar Extension and other localities in Ghaziabad.

The 9.6km extension of the Delhi Metro’s Red Line started passenger operations on Saturday.(Sakib Ali /HT File Photo)

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Published on Mar 10, 2019 02:07 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Ghaziabad | ByHT Correspondent

Delhi Metro’s Red Line extension set to improve commute between Delhi and Ghaziabad

The 9.6km link of Delhi Metro’s Red Line — between Dilshad Garden in east Delhi and New Bus Adda in Ghaziabad — all set to start services.

The extension of Delhi Metro’s Red Line between Dilshad Garden in east Delhi and New Bus Adda in Ghaziabad comprises eight stations on an elevated corridor.(Sakib Ali / HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 15, 2019 03:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Ghaziabad | ByPeeyush Khandelwal

Dilshad Garden to Ghaziabad New Bus Adda Metro line gets safety approval

Officials of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said this was the final clearance required for passenger operations on the 9.41km network to commence passenger operations.

The Dilshad Garden-New Bus Adda Metro line is an extension of the Red Line of the Delhi Metro.(Sakib Ali / HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 07, 2019 01:17 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Ghaziabad | ByPeeyush Khandelwal

Delhi Metro to bring in software that will now track usage for every line

With the new system, which is also used in Tokyo and London, a commuter’s presence will be recorded on each line she uses to reach her destination.

The new system will work on the “reverse journey planner” mode, where the traffic will be assessed based on the route and the time taken for the travel.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on May 02, 2018 11:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySoumya Pillai

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Officials said the theft was discovered around 6am, following which train speeds were restricted. Normal services finally resumed at 12.21pm

DMRC said there was a delay in services on this section, with efforts to be made to repair the impacted section during non-peak hours during the day

Passengers meanwhile said the impact was seen across the entire Red Line and not just this small stretch, adding trains were running slow for nearly an hour and not just a brief window

DMRC broke several of its ridership records in 2024 and achieved the highest-ever single-day passenger journeys of 7.867 million

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation did not state the reason for disruption.

Delhi Metro services between Shahdara and Dilshad Garden were delayed on Saturday due to an attempted cable theft. Normal services are expected by Sunday.

Services are running at a restricted speed of 25kmph between the affected stations due to an “attempted cable theft,” which has damaged signalling cables.

Iran's attack on Israel on April 13, crossed Tel Aviv's red line. Until it reciprocates (if it does), it is Israel that is caught in a commitment trap

On this day in 2002, the then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee had inaugurated the first stretch of the Delhi Metro from Shahdara to Tis Hazari on the Red Line.

The day of August 21 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

The day of August 13 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

This would be the first Delhi Metro Line directly connecting Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, officials said

The evening of July 3 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!

In phase 4, there will be only three interchange stations which will have foot overbridges (FOBs) connecting the two platforms

Keshav Prasad Maurya’s instructions had come on Wednesday when he visited Ghaziabad for a review meeting ahead of local body polls next month

China warned of “consequences” and deployed an aircraft carrier group near Taiwan in response to the meeting between Taiwan’s President and US House Speaker

Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory and balks at any official contact Taipei has with other countries.

Several commuters were running late for their work as the metro stations on the Red Line witnessed crowds during peak office hours in the early morning hours

From September 12 onwards, services on all lines of Delhi Metro will be available throughout the day.

The number of trips will be increased subsequently, as will the operational timings, as and when the other lines are opened in a graded manner

Unlock 4.0: Metro services across the country resumed operations on Monday as part of the ongoing fourth stage of the nationwide unlock.

The incident took place at around 9.42 pm at platform no. 2 of the Pratap Nagar station, the police said.

The incident occurred at 9.26 am and led to a brief delay in Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s services between Pitampura and Rithala stations on the Red Line, which runs between Rithala and Shaheed Sthal in Ghaziabad.

DMRC later tweeted to say that the services have resumed on the line. The cause of the delay is not known yet as other lines of the Delhi Metro operated normally.

There was slow movement of trains between Tis Hazari and Shastri Park and later also on Pitampura-Keshav Puram sections of the Red Line.

The facility will be extended to other Metro stations in a phased manner, DMRC officials said. By the end of this month, bicycle stands will also be available at the parking lot of Nawada, Uttam Nagar East and Vishwavidyalaya Metro stations.

The Delhi Metro’s Red Line extension caters to localities such as Shaheed Nagar, Lajpat Nagar, Sahibabad, Arthala, Raj Nagar Extension and other localities in Ghaziabad.

The 9.6km link of Delhi Metro’s Red Line — between Dilshad Garden in east Delhi and New Bus Adda in Ghaziabad — all set to start services.

Officials of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said this was the final clearance required for passenger operations on the 9.41km network to commence passenger operations.

With the new system, which is also used in Tokyo and London, a commuter’s presence will be recorded on each line she uses to reach her destination.

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