Significant Disruption on Delhi Metro's Magenta Line Due to Signalling Issues
Peak hour commute at Delhi Metro’s Magenta Line disrupted due to signalling issue: ‘Stuck for 50 minutes’
The Indian Express
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Delhi Metro's Magenta Line faced major disruptions on Wednesday, with services halted for nearly 8 hours due to a signalling issue between Kalkaji Mandir and Botanical Garden stations. Passengers reported being stuck for up to 50 minutes, prompting complaints about inadequate communication from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
- 01Magenta Line services disrupted for nearly 8 hours due to signalling issues.
- 02Passengers reported being stuck in trains for up to 50 minutes.
- 03DMRC provided announcements and advised commuters to use alternate routes.
- 04The signalling issue affected train speeds and caused bunching.
- 05Normal services were restored around 6 pm.
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On Wednesday, Delhi Metro's Magenta Line experienced significant service disruptions lasting nearly 8 hours due to a signalling issue affecting operations between Kalkaji Mandir and Botanical Garden stations. Passengers reported being trapped in trains for as long as 50 minutes, leading to frustration and complaints about the lack of timely information from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The DMRC stated that announcements were made at stations and inside trains to inform passengers and suggest alternate routes. The signalling malfunction resulted in restricted train speeds of approximately 25 km/h, causing trains to bunch up behind one another. The issue was resolved, and normal services resumed around 6 pm.
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The disruption caused significant delays for commuters, leading to frustration and inconvenience during peak travel hours.
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