Delhi Metro Updates: DMRC to intensify security checks ahead of Independence Day
Speaking to Indianexpress.com, a senior DMRC official has confirmed the development. 'The security checks have been intensified at major stations. It will be increase at other stations soon,' the official added.
Every year on Independence Day, Republic Day and other important occasions, the DMRC enhances security measures and urges passengers to cooperate with security personnel during checks.
Recently, the DMRC achieved a significant construction milestone in Phase 4 with the completion of the underground tunnel between Tughlakabad and Tughlakabad Railway colony. The stretch is a part of the Tughlakabad-Aerocity corridor of Delhi Metro Phase-IV project.
This new tunnel has been constructed at an average depth of approximately 18 meters. About 559 rings have been installed in the tunnel, with an inner diameter of 5.8 meters.
The tunnel has been built using the proven technology of EPBM (Earth Pressure Balancing Method) with a concrete lining made of precast tunnel rings. These tunnel rings were cast at a fully mechanized casting yard set up at Mundka. The concrete segments were cured with a steam curing system to achieve early strength.
As part of the Phase 4 work approved so far, 40.109 kms of underground lines are being constructed. The Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor has underground sections totaling 19.343 kms.
Meanwhile, the DMRC is also conducting the '11th Online Customer Satisfaction Survey – 2025' from 15th July (Tuesday) to 14th August (Thursday) 2025. The main objective of the survey is to collect feedback from the commuters on various components of metro services and facilities.
Anish Mondal is a business journalist with over nine years of experience. He writes on diverse subjects such as Infrastructure, Railways, Roadways, Aviation, Politics, Market, Parliamentary affairs, Corporate earnings, General and International news etc. ... Read More
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