Delhi Metro to run extra train trips to encourage use of public transport

To encourage more people to use the metro than private vehicles, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced on Sunday that it would introduce 24 additional train trips using six extra trains every Monday starting from May 18 and on other days as needed.

This capacity expansion aims to ensure uninterrupted service and efficient passenger management during increased passenger journeys.

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The DMRC will be closely monitoring any surge in demand to take any action required to meet the demand.

“Recognising the critical role of mass transit in ensuring energy security, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability in the extant scenario, the DMRC is undertaking a series of strategic initiatives to facilitate greater adoption of metro services while enhancing commuter convenience, safety, and accessibility,” a DMRC spokesperson said.

The DMRC is also intensifying measures to improve commuter movement to handle additional passenger capacity by deploying additional security personnel, operating additional ticketing counters, activating spare DFMDs and baggage scanners, reducing waiting times at frisking points and ensuring smoother passenger movement during peak periods.

Delhi Metro’s extensive network serves as a vital mobility lifeline by providing direct and seamless intermodal connectivity with railways stations, major Interstate Bus Terminals (ISBTs), Airport terminals, Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), Noida Metro and Rapid Metro, Gurgaon.

This integrated transport framework enables commuters to transition efficiently between multiple transport systems, significantly reducing dependency on private vehicles and petroleum-based road transport.

In addition, DMRC’s wide network also ensures safe, reliable, and swift connectivity to major commercial marketplaces, Government ministries and administrative centers, corporate offices and cyber hubs, educational institutions, tourism, heritage, and cultural destinations.

From Chandni Chowk and Connaught Place to Cyber City, educational hubs, and iconic landmarks, Delhi Metro continues to provide comprehensive urban accessibility across Delhi-NCR.

To ensure end-to-end commuter convenience, the DMRC has developed an expansive last-mile ecosystem across 160 metro stations, currently serving approximately 100,000 passengers daily in the form of E-autos, E-rickshaws, Bike taxis, Cab aggregators, Bicycle rentals, Smart Door-to-Door integrated journey planning via the DMRC Saarthi App. These measures are designed to bridge the critical gap between metro stations and final destinations while promoting green mobility solutions.

Recently, the DMRC with the support of IOCL has started Hydrogen based bus service in the Central Vista area to provide last mile services from metro stations to the offices in Central Vista Area.

DTC is operating around 1500 Devi buses which are providing last mile services at 52 metro stations. More Devi buses are progressively being introduced.

To further encourage a shift from personal vehicle use to public transport, parking facilities are currently operational at 126 metro stations across Delhi-NCR, enabling commuters to conveniently park and continue journeys through metro services.

To simplify access and reduce dependency on physical counters, the DMRC has adopted number of digital ticketing solutions to avoid queuing at stations which include QR code tickets, National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), WhatsApp ticketing, Paytm, PhonePe, Amazon, and IRCTC integrations, Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), additional ticket counter shifts where required and expanded customer facilitation staff deployment.

“In addition, the DMRC Metro Sarthi App now offers a fully integrated travel platform, allowing commuters to book Metro tickets, Auto-rickshaws, Bike taxis, smart door to door service ensuring first mile, last mile and metro connectivity all through a single transaction interface,” the spokesperson added.