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Delhi Metro: Rajiv Chowk Janpath Station Temporarily Closed
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 11:19 AM
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced a temporary closure of the Rajiv Chowk, Janpath station, affecting commuters in the central area. The shutdown is part of ongoing maintenance works.
The DMRC has issued a notice that the Rajiv Chowk, Janpath metro station will be closed for an unspecified period. The closure is attributed to maintenance and safety checks being carried out on the tracks and station infrastructure. Commuters are advised to use alternative nearby stations such as Rajiv Chowk or Janpath, or to rely on other modes of transport.
The announcement came as part of a broader initiative to upgrade the Delhi Metro network, with several stations undergoing similar temporary shutdowns for safety upgrades. The DMRC has not yet provided a definitive reopening date.
Passengers have expressed concerns over the inconvenience, but officials have assured that the closure will be brief and that all safety protocols will be strictly followed.
The announcement came as part of a broader initiative to upgrade the Delhi Metro network, with several stations undergoing similar temporary shutdowns for safety upgrades. The DMRC has not yet provided a definitive reopening date.
Passengers have expressed concerns over the inconvenience, but officials have assured that the closure will be brief and that all safety protocols will be strictly followed.