Entry and exit gates remain closed across major Blue, Yellow, and Violet Line stations amid ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar, though interchange facilities remain operational.
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NEW DELHI — Thousands of daily commuters faced severe disruptions and massive queues across Central Delhi on Wednesday after the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) temporarily closed entry and exit gates at 16 major stations across the network, citing security instructions from law enforcement authorities.
The sudden closures follow heightened security deployments and traffic diversions around Jantar Mantar and Parliament complex due to ongoing political demonstrations in the capital.
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1. List of Affected Stations & Interchange Status
The DMRC issued an official advisory at approximately 11:30 AM confirming that while passenger entry and exit are restricted, transfer operations at key junction stations will continue normally.
🗺️ Operational Status Summary:
🔴 Entry/Exit Restricted ➔ 16 Key Central & Transit Stations (Blue, Yellow, Violet Lines).
🔄 Interchange Operational ➔ Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, & Central Secretariat.
👮 Station Conditions ➔ Trains stopping at platforms, but exit gates locked with barricades & police deployment.
Complete List of Closed Metro Stations
| S.No. | Station Name | Line / Network | Entry / Exit Status | Interchange Facility |
| 1 | Rajiv Chowk | Yellow / Blue Line | Closed | Available |
| 2 | Mandi House | Blue / Violet Line | Closed | Available |
| 3 | Central Secretariat | Yellow / Violet Line | Closed | Available |
| 4 | Patel Chowk | Yellow Line | Closed | Unavailable |
| 5 | Lok Kalyan Marg | Yellow Line | Closed | Unavailable |
| 6 | Jor Bagh | Yellow Line | Closed | Unavailable |
| 7 | Ramakrishna Ashram Marg | Blue Line | Closed | Unavailable |
| 8 | Barakhamba Road | Blue Line | Closed | Unavailable |
| 9 | Supreme Court | Blue Line | Closed | Unavailable |
| 10 | Indraprastha | Blue Line | Closed | Unavailable |
| 11 | Janpath | Violet Line | Closed | Unavailable |
| 12 | ITO | Violet Line | Closed | Unavailable |
| 13 | Delhi Gate | Violet Line | Closed | Unavailable |
| 14 | Khan Market | Violet Line | Closed | Unavailable |
| 15 | Seva Teerth | Central Corridor | Closed | Unavailable |
| 16 | Shivaji Stadium | Airport Express Line | Closed | Unavailable |
2. On-the-Ground Commuter Impact
The sudden gate closures led to severe crowding at peripheral stations as office-goers and daily commuters searched for alternative transport.
While trains continue to stop at the affected stations and open their doors, commuters attempting to reach street level are met with heavy security barricades and police personnel directing them back to the platforms.
🚶 Alternative Travel Options for Affected Passengers:
🚌 Auto-Rickshaws & Cabs ➔ Available from peripheral stations like New Delhi, Pragati Maidan, or Patel Nagar.
🚲 Bike Taxis ➔ Commuters exiting 3-5 stations prior are utilizing two-wheeler taxis for last-mile connectivity.
🚶 On-Foot Transit ➔ Walking from un-barricaded stations outside the central security perimeter.
Sequence of Events: Metro Closure Timeline
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Commuter Advisory: Passengers traveling toward Central Delhi or Connaught Place are advised to plan extra travel time or use alternative road transport from non-restricted stations until security restrictions are lifted by police authorities.
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