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Delhi Metro logs record 8.24 million boardings on Sept 17 amid DTC strike
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🗓 19 Sep 2026, 06:32 AM
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On September 17, Delhi Metro recorded 8.244 million passenger boardings, the highest daily total ever, as commuters switched from buses during a DTC strike.
On September 17, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) reported a total of 8.244 million passenger boardings, setting a new all‑time daily record for the capital’s rapid‑transit system.
The surge came as the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) workers began an indefinite strike, prompting thousands of regular bus commuters to turn to the metro for their daily travel.
DMRC officials said the unprecedented footfall highlights the city’s dependence on an integrated public‑transport network and underscored the metro’s role as a reliable alternative during disruptions in other modes.
The corporation is monitoring crowd levels closely and has deployed additional staff at key interchange stations to ensure smooth operations despite the heightened demand.
The surge came as the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) workers began an indefinite strike, prompting thousands of regular bus commuters to turn to the metro for their daily travel.
DMRC officials said the unprecedented footfall highlights the city’s dependence on an integrated public‑transport network and underscored the metro’s role as a reliable alternative during disruptions in other modes.
The corporation is monitoring crowd levels closely and has deployed additional staff at key interchange stations to ensure smooth operations despite the heightened demand.