Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Delhi Metro Closes 18 Stations Amid Protests
The Delhi Metro is closing 18 stations on Saturday, July 25.
This is to fix and improve the metro system and to help with security during student protests.
Some passengers are upset because it will make their travel harder and more expensive.
They have to take cabs, which cost more.
Some people think offices should let employees work from home because of this problem.
The metro stations Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat will still be open for changing lines.
The Airport Express Line will also be limited, running only between Dhaula Kuan and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.
Delhi Metro to close 18 stations on Saturday, July 25.
Passengers criticize the closure, citing inconvenience and higher travel costs.
Some demand work-from-home options due to the disruption.
Interchange stations Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat remain open.
Previous closure of New Delhi metro station sparked similar criticism.
- Who
- Delhi Metro authorities and passengers
- What
- Closure of 18 metro stations
- When
- Saturday, July 25
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- For maintenance and improvement of services, and to assist with crowd control and maintain law and order in sensitive parts of the capital
Passenger Criticism
Metro Authorities
Impact on Commuters
Passenger Criticism
Passengers face inconvenience and increased travel costs due to surge pricing in cabs.
Metro Authorities
Closure is necessary for maintenance and improvement of services.
- Date of Closure
- Saturday, July 25
- Number of Stations Closed
- 18
- Interchange Availability
- Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat
- Previous Closure
- New Delhi metro station on Friday afternoon
- Airport Express Line
- Operating only between Dhaula Kuan and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25
- Reason for Closure
- Operational reasons and heightened security due to student protests
Sources
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