Indian Railways News - DMRC/Delhi Metro Rly Zone

On Tuesday, the Red Line of the Delhi Metro, the oldest corridor (Rithala-Dilshad Garden-Shaheed Sthal), experienced a disruption in service due to a broken overhead equipment (OHE) for three hours. This caused inconvenience for passengers, with some waiting for over 20 minutes without a train. The disruption began at 1:04 PM...
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between Pratap Nagar and Shastri Nagar stations on the down track, leading to the suspension of services between the two stations. Single-line operation was initiated between Inderlok and Tis Hazari, resulting in a loop operation across the Red Line. The OHE was repaired by 3:51 PM, restoring normal services. Numerous passengers reported delays and crowding at various stations due to the service disruption. The Red Line was fully operational again by 4:00 PM.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is hiring for the position of Assistant Security Commissioner on a Post-Retirement Contractual Engagement (PRCE) basis. The position requires experience as SHO/TI (Traffic Inspector) and is open to candidates aged 55-62. The selection process involves a personal interview scheduled for the third week of October...
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2024 at Metro Bhawan, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, or potentially online. Applications with relevant documents must be submitted to the address mentioned below or via email by 01.10.2024. The selected candidate will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 68300 and may be posted in Delhi/NCR or any other location in India or abroad.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced the successful completion of the first twin tunnels breakthrough on the Janakpuri West - R K Ashram corridor, marking a significant achievement in the Phase IV construction project. The twin tunnels, linking Derawal Nagar to Pulbangash, were excavated by two tunnel boring machines (TBMs)...
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that emerged concurrently at Pulbangash Metro Station. This 3-kilometer-long tunnel drive, spanning over 14 months, is the longest in Phase IV, with the TBMs operating at an average rate of 8.2 meters per tunnel per day. The tunnels, built at a depth of 14-15 meters, pass through densely populated areas like Rana Pratap Bagh and Punjabi Basti Colony, including a section beneath the Najafgarh drain. Despite the challenging environment, the TBMs successfully navigated through submerged water conditions and beneath the under-construction Ghanta Ghar station without causing any damage. The tunnels have an internal diameter of 5.8 meters and feature six cross passages for passenger safety.

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To combat rising crime rates in Delhi Metro, police have implemented a new security strategy. They will deploy plainclothes officers at vulnerable stations during peak hours. This decision comes after a crime analysis revealed 32 stations, including Kashmiri Gate, Rajiv Chowk, Seelampur, Anand Vihar, and Kalkaji, as susceptible to theft and...
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harassment. The new strategy will involve increased female officer presence on platforms and trains. Technology will be used to monitor suspicious behavior. This initiative aims to maintain Delhi Metro's reputation for safety and security, with a police officer stationed at the entrance and 2-3 officers patrolling platforms and trains during peak hours. This initiative is expected to start this week, addressing a concern with 3,952 theft cases reported this year, including pickpocketing and missing valuables.