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Delhi Metro Station Closures Spark Outcry And Viral Reactions On Social Media
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News18•10-10-2026, 09:20
Delhi Metro Station Closures Spark Outcry And Viral Reactions On Social Media
- •Delhi Police suggested DMRC close entry and exit gates at 57 major metro stations for security reasons and potential protests.
- •Busy stations like Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, and Mandi House are affected, though interchange facilities mostly remain available.
- •Commuters and students flooded social media with angry and concerned reactions over how they will reach their offices.
- •Authorities have advised passengers to check official updates and factor in extra travel time due to anticipated traffic jams.
Key Questions Answered
Delhi Police suggested closing the entry and exit gates of 57 major metro stations for security reasons and potential protests, such as those at Jantar Mantar.
Yes, interchange facilities will generally remain available for passengers except at the New Delhi station, even though entering or exiting from these stations is prohibited.
The affected list includes busy stations like Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, New Delhi, Mandi House, ITO, Kashmere Gate, and Vishwavidyalaya across the Red, Yellow, Blue, Violet, Pink, and Magenta lines.
