16 Metro Stations Closed Due To Security Concerns; Interchanges Remain Working; Check Alternate Routes

New Delhi: Daily commutes across the national capital faced severe disruptions today as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) temporarily shuttered entry and exit gates across 16 key metro stations following security concerns from law enforcement agencies.

The precautionary measures come amid heightened security protocols and large-scale public demonstrations across Central and North Delhi.

The affected stations- Lok Kalyan Marg, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhambha Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, ITO, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh and Shivaji Stadium- serve as critical transport hubs connecting major commercial districts, government offices, and transit corridors in Central Delhi.

Interchange Facilities Operational

DMRC confirmed that line transfers remain fully functional at major interchange junctions, including Rajiv Chowk (Yellow/Blue Lines), Central Secretariat (Yellow/Violet Lines), and Mandi House (Blue/Violet Lines). 

Passengers can switch between lines inside the concourse areas but will not be permitted to exit to street level.

"Interchange facilities are operating normally across designated hub stations to facilitate smooth train changes. Passengers are advised to plan alternate routes for surface exits." — DMRC Official Statement.

Recommended Alternate Routes

With central stations closed, commuters heading to downtown business hubs are advised to exit at adjacent operational stations:

1. For Old Delhi & North Corridors: 

Use New Delhi Railway Station or Chandni Chowk on the Yellow Line.

2. Surface Transit: 

Feeder buses, auto-rickshaws, and ride-hailing services are available near perimeter stations, though traffic congestion remains heavy.

Passengers are urged to check official transit channels for real-time updates as security assessments continue.