Delhi Metro has reopened the entry and exit gates at all stations, while interchange services at New Delhi station have also been restored after protest-related restrictions disrupted passenger movement across parts of the network on Friday. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) issued the service update on Friday, October 2, confirming that passengers could again enter and leave stations normally and change lines at New Delhi station.
The restrictions were imposed after a demonstration at Jantar Mantar over a demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. DMRC had earlier restricted passenger movement at 12 stations in and around central Delhi as authorities managed the impact of the protest.
According to the service details reported by Jagran, stations affected during the day included Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Seva Teerth, Mandi House, Lok Kalyan Marg, INA, Chawri Bazar, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg and New Delhi. Barakhamba Road station was also closed at about noon, taking the total number of affected stations to 12.
The closures meant that passengers could not enter the affected stations from outside or leave trains and stations through the restricted locations. Interchange facilities continued to be available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, INA, New Delhi and Central Secretariat for part of the disruption. However, the interchange facility at New Delhi railway station was suspended from about 2.15 pm, affecting passengers who needed to change lines at the major rail and metro interchange.
DMRC’s latest update confirms that the New Delhi interchange is now operational again. The restoration is significant for passengers using New Delhi station to connect with railway services and for commuters changing between metro corridors through central Delhi. With all station gates open, regular access has resumed across the network according to the corporation’s announcement.
The day’s disruption shows how public transport operations can be affected by security and crowd-management requirements around major protest sites. Jantar Mantar is located in central Delhi, close to government offices, commercial areas, railway connections and several high-demand metro corridors. Temporary station restrictions in this area can therefore affect both local commuters and passengers travelling through the city’s central interchange points.
DMRC asked passengers to monitor official updates and cooperate to ensure smooth travel. The corporation’s latest service notice did not announce any continuing station closures or restrictions, and confirmed that entry, exit and interchange facilities had been restored across the network.
