Metro Stations Entry Ban: Entry of general public is banned at these metro stations, if caught you will have to show ID proof
Delhi Metro is the largest and most modern metro network in the country, allowing you to travel comfortably and economically. Some stations like Shankar Vihar and Sadar Bazar Cantt are restricted for general passengers. A special identity card is required to get off here. Due to security reasons, getting off at these stations without permission is prohibited.
Metro Stations Entry Ban: Delhi Metro is considered to be India’s largest and modern metro network, which is famous not only for its expansion but also for the best facilities provided to the passengers. Metro travel is comfortable, economical and traffic-free. Traveling in AC coaches, people reach places like Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad from Delhi very easily.
There are also some stations in Delhi Metro, which are restricted for common passengers. To get down at these stations, passengers are required to show a special identity card (ID). Entry of common people is restricted at these stations due to security reasons. If a passenger gets down at these stations by mistake and does not have a valid identity card, then action can be taken against him. Let’s know about these stations.
At which Delhi Metro stations is entry banned?
Generally, all passengers get easy entry and exit facility at every station in Delhi Metro, but there are two stations where alighting of common people is prohibited, one is Shankar Vihar and the other is Sadar Bazar Cantt. These stations come in military areas, so it is necessary to have a special ID card to alight here. Common citizens cannot exit at these stations without permission. Most of the people of Delhi are unaware of this rule, but this system has been implemented for security reasons.
Why can’t you alight at both the stations?
Common people are not allowed to get off at Shankar Vihar and Sadar Bazar Cantt metro stations. Both these stations are located in the military area (Cantt area), so only people holding special ID cards can exit here. Shankar Vihar metro station is on the Magenta Line, while Sadar Bazar Cantt station also falls in the defense zone. According to metro officials, common passengers are prohibited from getting off at these stations due to security reasons. No one is allowed to exit these stations without the required identity card.
How to book metro tickets using token and smart card
By buying a token
Where to get it: From the ticket counter or vending machine at the metro station.
How to use it: Scan it at the entry gate and drop it at the exit gate after the journey is over.
With smart card
What is it: It is a prepaid card in which you can travel repeatedly by putting money.
Where to get it: From the counter at the metro station.
How to use it: Tap at the entry and exit gate. The money will be deducted automatically.
What is the app and NCMC
From mobile app (like DMRC/Paytm/PhonePe)
Download the app.
Go to Metro section.
Select station (Source and Destination).
Buy QR ticket.
Make payment.
How to use: Scan the code on the QR scanner of the metro station and then you can start the journey.
National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)
What is it: This card is for facilities like bus, metro and parking, which have a single card.
How to use: Tap on the metro gate. This card is issued by the bank.
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