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New Indian Express
20-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Over 2,300 men fined for entering women-only coaches in Delhi Metro in 2024-25
NEW DELHI: More than 2,300 male passengers were fined for entering women-only coaches in the Delhi Metro during the fiscal year 2024–25, according to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). Officials said 2,320 challans were issued under the Delhi Metro Railway Operation and Maintenance Act, each attracting a fine of `250. The highest number of violations were reported in May (443), followed by April (419) and September (397). Interestingly, only one offender was penalised in December 2024. In cases where violators are unable to pay the fine immediately, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) or DMRC flying squad personnel issue a warning and allow them to leave. 'These drives are conducted in close coordination with CISF teams stationed across the metro network,' a DMRC official said. To tackle the issue, DMRC has launched multiple awareness campaigns. These include regular announcements on platforms and inside trains, prominent signage indicating the location of women-only coaches, and social media posts on DMRC's official handles. Additionally, flying squads have been deployed to monitor such violations and take necessary action. 'Our aim is to ensure a safer and more respectful environment for female passengers. These checks and sensitisation drives will continue,' the official added. The Delhi Metro, with its 10 colour-coded lines and 257 stations, covers a network of nearly 395 km. Each train typically consists of six or eight coaches, with one reserved exclusively for women. Recently, a video went viral showing male passengers occupying the ladies' coach and refusing to leave despite repeated requests by female commuters, highlighting the ongoing challenge despite existing regulations.
India Today
19-07-2025
- India Today
2,320 men fined for entering women-only Delhi Metro train coaches in 2024-25
Over 2,300 male passengers were penalised during the financial year 2024-25 for unlawfully entering coaches reserved for women, a DMRC official to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), a total of 2,320 challans were issued under the Delhi Metro Railway Operation and Maintenance highest number of cases were recorded in May at 443, followed by 419 in April and 397 in September, while only one offender was penalised in December Under the Delhi Metro Railway Operation and Maintenance Act, each offender is liable to pay a penalty of Rs 250, it cases where individuals are unable to pay the fine on the spot, CISF or flying squad personnel issue a warning and allow them to leave, he said.A DMRC official said the drive is conducted in coordination with CISF personnel, who are deployed at various points across the metro corporation has also initiated a number of awareness measures to curb the issue. These include regular announcements in trains and on platforms, digital campaigns through DMRC's social media channels, and clear signage indicating the location of women-only coaches, he official also added that flying squads are also assigned to monitor and take action against said such drives and sensitisation efforts will continue in the days ahead to ensure a safer and more comfortable travel experience for female Delhi Metro currently operates a network of nearly 395 kilometres with 257 stations across 10 colour-coded typically run in six or eight-coach formations, with one coach reserved for women.- EndsTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Delhi Metro#Delhi
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
2,320 men fined for unlawfully entering women's coach in Delhi Metro in 2024-25
Over 2,300 male passengers were penalised during the financial year 2024-25 for unlawfully entering coaches reserved for women, a DMRC officials said. According to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), a total of 2,320 challans were issued under the Delhi Metro Railway Operation and Maintenance Act. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Healthcare Leadership others Digital Marketing MCA Cybersecurity Data Science MBA healthcare Management Data Analytics Public Policy Operations Management CXO PGDM Degree Project Management Data Science Design Thinking Product Management Others Finance Artificial Intelligence Technology Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis in Healthcare Financial Management & Investing Strategic Management in Healthcare Process Design & Analysis Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Program in Healthcare Management Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details The highest number of cases were recorded in May at 443, followed by 419 in April and 397 in September, while only one offender was penalised in December 2024. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Crossout 2.0: Supercharged Crossout Play Now Undo Under Delhi Metro Railway Operation and Maintenance Act, each offender is liable to pay a penalty of Rs 250, it stated. In cases where individuals are unable to pay the fine on the spot, CISF or flying squad personnel issue a warning and allow them to leave, he said. Live Events A DMRC official said the drive is conducted in coordination with CISF personnel, who are deployed at various points across the metro network. The corporation has also initiated a number of awareness measures to curb the issue. These include regular announcements in trains and on platforms, digital campaigns through DMRC's social media channels, and clear signage indicating the location of women-only coaches, he said. The official also added that flying squads are also assigned to monitor and take action against violators. He said, such drives and sensitisation efforts will continue in the days ahead to ensure a safer and more comfortable travel experience for female passengers. The Delhi Metro currently operates a network of nearly 395 kilometres with 257 stations across 10 colour-coded lines. Trains typically run in 6 or 8-coach formations, with one coach reserved for women.
