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If you are planning to travel by metro today in the capital Delhi, then this news is very important for you. In view of the violent protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and students at Jantar Mantar and the recommendations of security agencies, Delhi Metro (DMRC) has decided to close 18 major metro stations in Lutyens and New Delhi areas for the fourth consecutive day. This restriction has been implemented from 7:30 am today and will continue till further orders. Due to this precautionary measure, passengers may face severe inconvenience even at congested interchange stations like Rajiv Chowk and Mandi House. Let us understand the entire situation from the perspective of a ground and traffic reporter.
Which 18 metro stations will remain completely closed today?
Stations closed for safety reasons include several major interchanges and connecting stations on the Yellow Line, Blue Line, and Violet Line:
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Yellow and Blue Line Hubs: Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Lok Kalyan Marg, Central Secretariat, Jor Bagh, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Jhandewalan and Barakhamba Road.
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Violet and Other Lines: Mandi House, Janpath, Supreme Court, Seva Tirtha, ITO, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Shivaji Stadium (Airport Express) and New Delhi Railway Station.
What will be the rules for passengers? (Entry-Exit & Operations)
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No Stoppage Policy: Metro trains will not stop at all the 18 closed stations and will leave directly for the next operational station.
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Entry-exit completely stopped: All the gates of these stations will remain closed. Passengers will not be allowed entry or exit.
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General service on other lines: Services on all other routes of Delhi Metro network (Pink Line, Magenta Line, Red Line etc.) will continue as normal.
Delhi Traffic Police advisory and alternative routes
Due to huge crowd of protesters and barricading, there is heavy traffic jam on the roads around Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, Sansad Marg, Janpath, Ashok Road and Baba Kharak Singh Marg.
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Tips for travelers: Delhi Police has advised passengers to approach the nearest operational stations (such as Karol Bagh, Pragati Maidan, or Civil Lines) or use buses and other public modes of transport to reach New Delhi or Central Delhi.
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When will the stations open: The administration says that after review of the situation by the security forces and police, as soon as the situation becomes normal, these 18 stations will be reopened in a phased manner. Passengers have been advised to check the official social media handles of DMRC and the advisory of Delhi Traffic Police before starting the journey.