The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation closed 18 key stations starting Saturday morning due to security measures surrounding student protests near Jantar Mantar.
This marks the fourth consecutive day of metro restrictions in the national capital, severely impacting daily commuters, office-goers, and students.
Interchange facilities remain operational at major transit hubs including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, and Mandi House despite the station closures.
Delhi Metro Shuts 18 Stations For Fourth Straight Day
The latest shutdown marks the fourth straight day of metro restrictions in the national capital
Summary
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) stated on Friday that 18 metro stations would be shut down starting at 7:30 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026, until further notice. The restrictions follow heightened security measures surrounding student protests near Jantar Mantar over the alleged NEET paper leak.
The latest shutdown marks the fourth straight day of metro restrictions in the national capital.
"Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted," the DMRC stated on X.
Affected Stations and Routes
The 18 closed stations include Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhambha Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth, Janpath and Mandi House. Central Secretariat, ITO, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh, Shivaji Stadium, Jhandewalan and New Delhi are also shut.
Despite the station closures, interchange services will continue to function at Central Secretariat, Mandi House and Rajiv Chowk.
Train services on the Airport Express Line are restricted as The DMRC informed that trains are operating only between Dhaula Kuan and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.
Most of the affected stations lie in the Central Delhi area of the national capital as that is where most of the protests are concentrated.
Commuters Vent Their Anger
Commuters, including office-goers, students and lawyers, are forced to use road transport, causing severe travel disruptions across central Delhi.
The New Delhi station shutdown affects lakhs of people every day on their way to the New Delhi Railway Station. With people questioning whether the DMRC was snatching the "right of movement given by Article 19 of the Constitution".
The Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant expressed concern over the closure of the Supreme Court metro station which was affecting the functioning of the top court.
Travel times have surged with Passengers reporting 30-minute wait times and diversions through Karol Bagh to reach Rajiv Chowk. The closures caused a major inconvenience for thousands of office-going persons.
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