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12 Delhi metro stations shut, commuters hit with no notice
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) suspended services at 12 stations in central Delhi from 8 am on Friday, 2 October, leaving thousands scrambling for alternatives. The closures hit Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat and New Delhi, among others, with interchange access later withdrawn at New Delhi station. DMRC cited police directions based on security assessments but gave no advance warning.
Commuters reported longer travel times and missed connections, while DMRC and police said the move followed a review of the law-and-order situation. The suspension continues indefinitely until further notice.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Deprived of a key transit artery in central Delhi, commuters reliant on the Yellow and Airport Express lines bore the brunt. While authorities cite security assessments, the lack of prior notice forced thousands into last-minute route changes, exposing a gap in crisis communication. The suspension's duration remains unspecified, hinging on police clearance, leaving office-goers and railway passengers without a predictable commute until DMRC issues an update.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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