Delhi Metro latest update: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will operate 24 additional train trips from Monday, May 18, in view of the expected surge in passenger demand across the network. The move comes at a time when the government has announced measures to reduce fuel consumption across departments, amid a broader push for fuel conservation and electrification following the global energy disruption caused by the West Asia crisis. The measures also included promoting the use of public transport.

In a statement, Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director, Corporate Communications, DMRC, said: “Anticipating a likely shift from road to Metro in the extant scenario, DMRC will introduce 24 additional train trips from
06 additional trains every Monday starting from 18th May 2026 and on other days, as and when required.”

He also added that the capacity expansion aims to ensure uninterrupted services and efficient passenger management during increased passenger journeys. “DMRC will be closely monitoring any surge in demand to take any action required to meet the demand,” he said.

The country’s longest metro network is also intensifying measures to improve commuter movement to handle the additional passenger capacity by:

Apart from these measures, DMRC has also provided parking facilities at 126 metro stations across Delhi-NCR to encourage commuters to shift from personal vehicles to public transport. It will enable commuters to park their vehicles and continue journeys through metro trains.

Recently, the DMRC introduced an integrated hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Delhi’s Central Vista area. It provides last-mile connectivity between Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth Metro stations and government offices in the area.