Delhi Metro Security Alert: 57 Metro Stations Face Gate Closures and Railway Services Cancelled Ahead of Capital Protests

Security Measures Imposed Across Capital Transit Corridors

Delhi Police requested the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to enforce gate closures and reduce train frequency across 57 designated stations from 9 PM on October 9 through October 10. The preventive advisory stems from security evaluations regarding announced demonstrations at Jantar Mantar and potential crowd movements toward central administrative zones.

Simultaneously, Indian Railways ordered the cancellation of all Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 AM and 2 PM on October 10. Railway officials cited severe anticipated road traffic congestion around major railway terminals as the primary rationale for stopping trains at source stations.

Metro Network Restrictions and Station Categories

The security directive targets primary interchange stations, government administrative corridors, and heavy footfall transit points across the Yellow, Blue, Violet, Pink, and Red Lines. DMRC station managers received official orders to maintain operational readiness and restrict passenger movements through specific gate complexes upon executive instructions.

Critical interchange hubs including Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Kashmere Gate, and Hauz Khas fall directly within the advisory perimeter. Station security protocols remain active until local law enforcement confirms normalization across central districts.

Complete List of 57 Delhi Metro Stations Subject to Gate Closures

The formal communication from the Joint Commissioner of Police (Transport Range) outlines specific stations across northern, central, and southern metro corridors subject to operational adjustments. The comprehensive list covers primary transit routes across the national capital territory.

Railway Operation Suspensions and Route Impact Metrics

Indian Railways confirmed that Mail and Express trains departing originating stations after 2 PM on October 9 scheduled to reach New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin during the Saturday morning window stand cancelled at source. However, operations at Old Delhi (Delhi Junction) and Anand Vihar Terminal continue according to standard schedules, offering alternative arrival points.

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Prominent premium services, including the Sealdah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express (12313) and CSMT–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express (22221), were listed among the major long-distance cancellations.

Administrative Security Directives and Public Advisories

Delhi Police deployed heightened border checks across key entry corridors leading into the national capital territory. Law enforcement agencies issued public advisories suggesting commuters utilize digital navigation applications, verify train status via rail inquiry services, and allow additional travel time for cross-city movements.

The Railway Department advised passengers holding tickets for cancelled trains on October 10 to process automated refunds through standard booking channels.