Delhi Metro's Yellow Line sees service delays and overcrowded stations; Hilarious memes flood social media

Delhi Metro is a popular mode of transportation in the city due to its affordability, accessibility, and ability to quickly transport commuters across various parts of the city. However, the recent news regarding heavily crowded stations and delayed services has raised concerns among the public.

On Thursday morning, services on the Delhi Metro's Yellow Line, which runs between Samaypur Badli in Delhi to HUDA City Centre, experienced delays. In response, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) advised commuters to use the Violet Line until the issue was resolved.

"Commuters traveling between Kashmere Gate and Central Secretariat can also use the Violet Line. All efforts are being made to restore normal services on the impacted portion in Yellow Line," DMRC tweeted.


Various photos and videos from the metro station depicted the overcrowding as people attempted to enter the trains, resulting in humorous memes on social media.







The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) utilized their Twitter platform to notify commuters of the service delays that occurred on the Yellow Line that day. The DMRC recommended that passengers traveling between Kashmere Gate and Central Secretariat should utilize the Violet Line for their commute. They also reassured commuters that efforts were being made to restore normal services on the impacted portion of the Yellow Line.

However, the DMRC did not specify the cause of the delay that led to the service disruption on the Yellow Line.

FAQs

Q1: How many lines does the Delhi Metro have?
A1: Delhi Metro has 10 operational lines.

Q2: How many stations does the Delhi Metro have?
A2: As of 2021, the Delhi Metro has over 285 stations.