These Delhi Metro Yellow Line Trains To Run At 35-Minute Gaps On May 17 For Maintenance — Full Details
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced that train services on the Yellow Line (Line-2) between Kashmere Gate and Central Secretariat will be regulated at a reduced frequency, with a headway of 35 minutes until 6:25 AM due to planned maintenance activities on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
"Due to planned maintenance activities, train services on the Yellow Line (Line-2) between Kashmere Gate and Central Secretariat will be regulated at a headway of 35 minutes till 06:25 AM on Saturday, May 17, 2025," the DMRC advisory read.
Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly. Normal service frequency will resume after the maintenance window ends.
DMRC To Start South Asia's First Metro-Enabled Logistics Service
Meanwhile, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Sunday, March 17, 2025 announced a groundbreaking partnership with Blue Dart, a leading express logistics provider, to launch an urban logistics service, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in the entire South Asia Pacific region.
The DMRC and Blue Dart have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate urban freight (cargo) services via metro trains, leveraging the metro's infrastructure to streamline cargo movement while reducing road congestion and emissions.
"This service is part of a strategic collaboration between DMRC and Blue Dart, India's premier express logistics service provider. This innovative initiative, the first of its kind in the entire South Asia Pacific region, reinforces both DMRC and Blue Dart's commitment to environmental stewardship and fostering more sustainable logistics solutions," DMRC said in a statement, news agency IANS reported.
Under this initiative, Blue Dart will utilise metro trains during non-peak hours to transport cargo, ensuring faster and more reliable movement of time-sensitive shipments. This will not only optimise DMRC's operational resources but also significantly cut down vehicular emissions by reducing dependency on road transport.
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