The induction of 17 trains into the services of Delhi Metro from tomorrow may offer the commuters a slight respite from the constant jostling for space, especially during the peak hours in the evening.
The addition of the trains, which will be undertaking 104 extra trips during off peak (11 AM - 4.30 pm) and evening peak hours (4.30 pm - 8.30 pm) on all lines except Green Line (Line 5) and the Airport Express Line, are a part of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's crowd control measures.
"The move is aimed at decongesting the evening peak hour passenger rush and also to encourage passengers to avail Metro services during off-peak hours," a metro spokesperson said.
During off-peak hours, four additional trains will run on Blue line while the same stands at two for Yellow Line.
After the additions, the number of trains running on these two routes will rise to 53 (Line 2) and 61 (Line 3) respectively with corresponding trips of 619 and 734.
According to authorities, Delhi Metro has an estimated average ridership of 25 lakh per day.
"In these years, all four coach trains on Line-2, 3 and 4 - the busiest lines of the Delhi Metro have been converted into 6 and 8 coaches and Line-1 have also got number of 6 coach trains to accommodate increased passengers," an official said.
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