- DMRC adds 60 extra trips on Tuesday and Wednesday to ease travel for festive season commuters.
- Additional trips will operate whenever pollution-related GRAP restrictions (Stages II, III, and IV) are enforced.
- DMRC to add 40 trips for GRAP Stage II, with 20 more trips during Stage III or higher.
- The initiative aims to provide a hassle-free and sustainable commuting experience.
To make commuting easier and reduce congestion during the festive season, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is adding 60 extra trips on Tuesday and Wednesday. This initiative aims to provide smoother travel for Delhi residents and reduce traffic on busy city roads.
Extra Metro Trips to Meet Festive Demand
With the city’s metro system already operating around 4,000 trips daily, the additional services are expected to make travel more comfortable during one of the busiest times of the year. In a recent message on X, DMRC encouraged residents to use the metro to avoid holiday traffic and help keep pollution levels down, stating, “Delhi Metro is adding 60 extra trips on Tuesday and Wednesday to ensure smoother and more convenient travel for all commuters.”
Extra Trips for Pollution Control Days
Delhi’s air quality often worsens in winter, triggering the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which puts additional measures in place based on pollution levels. When Stage II of GRAP is activated, DMRC will add 40 extra trips across all metro lines on weekdays. If pollution reaches Stage III or IV, another 20 trips will be added, bringing the total extra trips to 60.
“Given the festive season and pollution control measures, we are adding more trips to handle the expected rise in demand,” said Anuj Dayal, DMRC’s principal executive director of corporate communications.
How Extra Trips Will Help
This plan is part of DMRC’s ongoing commitment to making travel smoother and safer for commuters. The added trips will help reduce the number of private vehicles on the roads, which in turn will help lower air pollution, especially on days when air quality is poor.
DMRC encourages commuters to rely on the metro for their festive season outings and high-pollution days, making it easier for them to avoid traffic jams and enjoy safer, cleaner travel across the city.
