Delhi Metro has reduced the number of stations whose entry and exit gates will remain closed from 57 to 45 amid security arrangements for a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, with the restrictions in force from 9 pm on Friday, October 9, until 6 pm on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) issued the revised update at around 10 pm on Friday following a suggestion from the Delhi Police. The restrictions are being imposed for security reasons, according to the report. Commuters will not be able to enter or exit through the affected stations during the specified period.
Interchange facilities will remain available at the affected stations in general. However, New Delhi metro station will not provide interchange facilities during the restriction period. This is significant for passengers using the station to transfer between metro corridors or connect with the railway station area.
The 45 stations listed for closure are Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi, Seva Teerth (Udyog Bhawan), Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, ITO, Delhi Gate, Khan Market, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Jhandewalan, Supreme Court, Indraprastha, Shivaji Stadium, Delhi Haat-INA, Hauz Khas, Jor Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Ashram, Jamia Millia Islamia, Chawri Bazar, Jama Masjid, Karol Bagh, Rajendra Place, University, Kashmere Gate, Inderlok, Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar, Netaji Subhash Place, Azadpur, Jahangirpuri, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Majlis Park, Seelampur, Maujpur-Babarpur, Jafrabad, Welcome, Yamuna Vihar, Khajuri Khas, Shahdara and Rithala.
The revised decision follows an earlier announcement that 57 stations would have their entry and exit gates closed from 9 pm on Friday until further orders. DMRC subsequently reduced the number to 45 and set a specific end time of 6 pm on Saturday.
The affected locations cover multiple parts of the Delhi Metro network, including central Delhi, south Delhi, north Delhi, northeast Delhi and parts of west Delhi. Stations such as Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Kashmere Gate, Hauz Khas, Lajpat Nagar and New Delhi are important interchange or high-footfall points, making the restriction relevant to passengers travelling across several corridors.
The security arrangements are connected to a proposed demonstration at Jantar Mantar. The report states that security agencies will review the situation and that further updates may be issued if required. Passengers planning journeys during the restriction window will need to check DMRC advisories before travelling, particularly if their route involves New Delhi station or any of the listed locations.
The latest advisory changes the operational position from the earlier 57-station restriction. DMRC and security agencies are expected to issue any further instructions based on their review of the situation.
