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Delhi’s morning rush enters a tougher phase today, September 17. With DTC drivers’ strike curtailing buses, Delhi Metro has increased capacity. DMRC operated 20 extra trips yesterday and will field eight additional trains today. The added trains will run between 8 am and 8 pm. Expect packed platforms and longer queues. First and last train timings remain unchanged so far.
DMRC said the extra sets will be inducted as required during peaks. Standby trains and additional station staff are positioned for quick deployment. Platform marshals will meter boarding, and brief station holds are possible. Use the Delhi Metro Sarthi app for live advisories before you start. Watch platform screens for crowd guidance and interchange cues.
Delhi Metro extra trains today: peak hotspots and better interchanges
Crowding will concentrate at interchange hubs funneling cross city transfers. Expect pressure at Rajiv Chowk, Kashmere Gate, Central Secretariat, and Hauz Khas. Recent DMRC data still places Rajiv Chowk and Kashmere Gate among the busiest. Hauz Khas connects Yellow and Magenta, drawing heavy Gurgaon to Noida shifts. Where your route allows, consider Mandi House, Azadpur, Rajouri Garden or Janakpuri West.
Start 20 to 30 minutes earlier for morning commitments. If possible, split long trips with one off peak leg. Spread along the platform; end coaches often clear faster. Avoid bunching near doors; wait one train if crush loads spike. Follow marshals, keep luggage tight, and recharge your smart card on the app.
DTC strike and Delhi Metro: rider playbook for peak hours
Reroute to reduce central strain. Blue to Pink at Rajouri Garden can ease Dwarka bound trips. Blue to Magenta at Janakpuri West helps too. Switching to Violet? Use Central Secretariat from Yellow, or Mandi House from Blue. For Yellow to Noida, prefer Hauz Khas to Botanical Garden over Connaught Place hops.
Expect a brief midday lull before the 6 to 9 pm squeeze. DMRC may adjust deployments through the afternoon, so keep notifications on. Route flexibility and a small time buffer will pay off today. If your workplace allows staggered hours, use them; the network will move Delhi, but patience matters.