- By Abhishek Sheoran
- Thu, 13 Mar 2025 02:57 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Services on the entire Delhi Metro's Red Line have been affected since this morning due to a cable theft incident, a Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) official said.
DMRC said repairs were being carried out during non-peak hours. However, if the issue is not resolved within this timeframe, restoration work will be undertaken after passenger services conclude tonight.
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“Services are impacted on the Red Line since morning due to another incident of cable theft. The inconvenience caused to the passengers due to such incidents of cable thefts is deeply regretted. DMRC is in touch with the law and order machinery to resolve such recurring issues. Attempts shall be made to repair the impacted section during the non-peak hours. However, in case that doesn’t materialise, the restoration work shall be taken up after the conclusion of passenger services tonight,” DMRC posted on X.
Services are impacted on the Red Line since morning due to another incident of cable theft. The inconvenience caused to the passengers due to such incidents of cable thefts is deeply regretted. DMRC is in touch with the law and order machinery to resolve such recurring issues.…
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) March 13, 2025
A police officer from the Metro Unit confirmed that a complaint has been received, and an investigation has been launched into the matter.
The corporation added that it is coordinating with law enforcement agencies to address these recurring issues.
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In December, a similar incident occurred on the Blue Line, causing a seven-hour delay in train operations due to cable theft. The alleged theft took place between the Kirti Nagar and Moti Nagar metro stations.