Delhi metro stations open today? DMRC shares update on train services, ‘entry and exit’

Published 26 July 2026 · local

Delhi metro stations are not closed today. Train services are operating normally at all metro stations a day after Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced

Delhi metro stations are not closed today. Train services are operating normally at all metro stations a day after Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced closure of 18 stations. DMRC in its latest update on passenger services announced that uninterrupted services will operate as usual across its entire network. The closure was announced on account of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest. In a post on X, DMRC stated, “All stations of the Delhi Metro network are open (both entry and exit) for passenger services.” Hence, train services have resumed at Shivaji Stadium, Mandi House, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhambha Road, Supreme Court and New Delhi metro station, among others. On 25 July evening, Delhi Metro lifted restrictions on passenger entry, allowing commuters to access train services from all gates of all Metro Stations of the Delhi Metro network. For the past four days, authorities restricted passenger movement through the metro due to security concerns in the wake of CJP protest at Jantar Mantar and ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 Are Delhi metro stations open today?

⌵ Yes, Delhi metro stations are open today, and train services are operating normally across the entire network. 2 What caused the temporary closure of some Delhi metro stations recently? ⌵ The temporary closure of 18 Delhi metro stations was due to security concerns related to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar. 3 How did the protests impact Delhi metro services? ⌵ The protests led to restrictions on passenger entry at certain metro stations, but services have since resumed and are now operating normally at all stations. 4 Why did the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar? ⌵ The CJP protested to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities related to the NEET exam process. 5 What were the key outcomes of the CJP's protests? ⌵ The protests resulted in the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan and commitments from the government regarding compensation for affected families and further educational reforms. Dharmendra Pradhan resigns Even Airport Express Line services were affected on Saturday due to travel restrictions. Train services were available only between Dhaula Kuan and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.

The development about reopening of key metro stations came in a phased manner, hours after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after weeks of massive student protests in Delhi seeking his resignation over exam irregularities, particularly the NEET-UG paper leak. One of the most influential leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party, Pradhan tendered his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 July. Suggesting that he was taking the decision keeping the future of students in mind, in a post on X, he stated, “...To ensure that anti-national elements are not benefitted by the situation at Jantar Mantar and across the country, that the nation remains united, students in India do not get tangled in legal complexities and focus on their studies and their career, I have tendered my resignation to the Prime Minister.” Also Read | CJP Protest News LIVE: Joshi vows humility as Delhi Metro resumes services This marks a victory for Abhijeet Dipke-led outfit which has been leading the month-long protests to press it demand. The CJP, which had long been seeking Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, welcomed the union minister's announcement and declared that it was withdrawing its agitation.