FAQ

Q 1. What is a token?

Ans. A token is a valid ticket used for single journey travel.

Q 2. From where can I purchase token for travelling in Metro Trains?
Ans. Tokens are available across all ticketing window and Ticket Vending Machine (TVMs) at all Metro stations.

Q 3. How many types of tokens/cards are available in Delhi Metro?
Ans. Following types of tickets/cards are available to perform journey in Delhi Metro:

S. No.	DMRC PRODUCT	Airport Express Line PRODUCT
1	Single Journey Token	Single Journey Token
2	Smart Card	Smart Card
3	Tourist Card (1 day or 3 days)	TRIP CARD(10, 30, 45 Trip)

Q 4. Is there any time limit within which I should enter the Metro Station after purchasing the token?
Ans. No, the token remains valid for whole day from the station of purchase.

Q 5. Is there any time limit within which I should exit from the destination station after entering from any station?
Ans. Yes, In DMRC- The maximum travel time limit is 180 Minutes for single journey. After expiry of travel time limit a penalty @ Rs 10/ per hour subject to maximum of Rs 50/- will be charged.
In Airport Express Line - The maximum travel time limit is 65 Minutes for single journey. After expiry of travel time limit a penalty @ Rs 20/ per hour subject to maximum of Rs 400/- will be charged.

Q 6. Can I exit from the same station where I have entered?
Ans. In DMRC- Yes, but by dropping token into exit gate slot within 20 minutes after entry. After expiry of the time limit a penalty @ Rs10/ per hour subject to maximum of Rs 50/- will be charged.
In Airport Express Line - By dropping token into exit gate slot within 30 minutes after entry. After expiry of the time limit a penalty @ Rs20/ per hour subject to maximum of Rs 400/- will be charged.

Q 7. Can I get return journey token?
Ans. No, Return Journey Token is not permissible in Delhi Metro.

Q 8. Can I enter from any station other than the station from where I purchased the token?
Ans. No, after purchase of token customer can make entry from same station only. The smart card holder has this flexibility & can make entry/exit from any station.

Q 9. How is fare calculated between two stations?
Ans. Fare is fixed on the basis of distance between the stations.

Q 10. Can I get refund of my token?
Ans. IN DMRC- An unused token is refundable at full amount from token purchase station only, within 60 minutes of purchase of token. Partially used tokens can be refunded in exceptional cases, like disruption in service, unusual delay in train running due to incident/accident.
IN Airport Express Line- An unused token is refundable at full amount from token purchase station only, within same business day of purchase of token. Partially used tokens can be refunded in exceptional cases, like disruption in service, unusual delay in train running due to incident/accident.

Q 11. Can I get refund of balance fare if I get down at a station before the destination station for which I have purchased the token/ticket?
Ans. No refund of balance fare is admissible.

Q 12. Can I extend my journey beyond the original destination?
Ans. Yes, if you are token holder, the additional fare for extended journey (fare for new destination-fare for original destination) has to be paid at customer care centre of destination station before making an exit from AFC gates (automatic fare collection. If you are a smart card holder, the fare for extended journey will be automatically deducted at the time of exit.

Q 13. What should I do if I lose my token/card?
Ans. IN DMRC- You should approach Customer Care Centre at your destination station. You will be treated without ticket & shall be charged (Max. Fare + Rs 50/-) i.e Rs 130/-, after this paid exit token shall be issued to make exit. In case later on passenger approaches that Token/Card is recovered no refund is permissible & token shall be confiscated.
IN Airport Express Line - You should approach Customer Care Centre at your destination station. You will be treated without ticket & shall be charged Max. Fare + Rs 50/-, after this paid exit token shall be issued to make exit. In case later on passenger approaches that Token/card is recovered no refund is permissible & token shall be confiscated.

Q 14. What should I do if the token/card is not accepted (error comes) at the entry/exit gates at the originating/destination station?
Ans. Customer should Contact Customer Care Centre with your token/card for assistance.

Q 15. What is a smart card? What are the advantages of smart card?


Ans. A Smart Card is special type of ticket used for multiple journeys based on value available on it. The use of smart card offer following advantages:
• Save time from daily purchase of token
• Avoid standing in queue for purchase of token
• Avail 10% discount on every journey
• Provides freedom of choice of originating and destination station.
• A discount of 10% will be given on every journey made by the passenger on smart card.

Note:Additional discount @10% is given to commuters using Smart Card who enter during non-peak hours.

Non-Peak Hours

From	To
Start of Revenue Sercice	Before 08.00 AM
12.00 Noon	Before 05.00 PM
09.00 PM	Closing of Revenue Sercice

Q 16. How do Smart cards Work?
Ans. A smart card is a contactless smart card. You just place your smart card on the reader of AFC gate, it will automatically validate the card, and deduct the correct fare for the journey taken at the time of exit.

Q 17. How can I purchase a smart card?
Ans. Smart Cards can be purchased from Customer Care centre of any Station & from SCVM (Smart Card Vending Machine) available at selected metro station of DMRC.

Q 17(a). What is the definition of physically damaged Smart Card?
Ans. Smart Card is considered as damaged if:
a) Smart Card is in bent condition (when Smart card is placed on flat surface, all the four corners are not touching the surface). Visible mark /crease on Smart Card.
b) Smart Card has visible cut mark or corner is cut.
c) Smart Card surface is badly worn out and/or engraved ID is not visible.
d) Smart Card is having hole, mark of staple, punched, burnt, laminated with other items, chemically treated, etc.
e) Smart Card is broken or any part damaged.

Q 18. Can we book cards/tokens online?
Ans. IN DMRC- One can purchase cards/tokens from counter at station only, however facility for online recharge of smart card is available through Paytm, Phone Pe, Ola Money, Business Correspondence Channels, through SMS & website www.dmrcsmartcard.com
IN Airport Express Line – QR Code can be generated through “ridlr’ app & same can be used as single journey ticket.

Q 19. Do I need to submit any document/proof to get a smart card?
Ans. IN DMRC- No document/proof is required.
IN Airport Express Line – Yes, Name, ID proof NO and contact No is required for issue smart card.

Q 20. Can I purchase smart card for my family, friends or any other person known to me?
Ans. IN DMRC- Yes, it is not a personalize card. You may purchase smart card for your family member, friend or any other person.
IN Airport Express Line – No, It is personalized Card.

Q 21. How many people can travel on a single Smart Card?
Ans. Only one person is authorised to travel on one smart card at a time.

Q 22. What is the validity of smart card? When it will expire?
Ans. A Smart Card is valid for 10 years from date of last recharge.

Q 23. How much discount is offered on the use of smart card?
Ans. IN DMRC- A discount of 10% will be given on every journey made by the passenger on smart card. Note: Additional discount @10% is given to commuters using Smart Card who enter during non-peak hours.

Non-Peak Hours

From	To
Start of Revenue Sercice	Before 08.00 AM
12.00 Noon	Before 05.00 PM
09.00 PM	Closing of Revenue Sercice

The additional discount will be available during weekdays from Monday to Saturday except National Holidays viz Republic Day (26th January), Independence Day (15th August) & Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October).
IN Airport Express Line – A discount of 10% is applicable on every journey made through store value smart card.

Q 24. How much is the security deposit and minimum adding value for smart cards?
Ans. IN DMRC-A Smart Card can be purchased at a Security Deposit (refundable*) of Rs 50/- and a value of Rs 100/-i.e. a Smart Card can be purchased at a minimum cost of Rs 150/-.(*Rs 20/- will be deducted from the security deposit at the time of refunding)
IN Airport Express Line – Smart card can be purchased on Rs. 150/- in which Rs. 50 will be security deposit (refundable*) and Rs. 100/- will be value.(*Rs 20/- will be deducted from the security deposit at the time of refunding)

Q 25. What is the procedure to recharge a Smart Card?
Ans. IN DMRC-After purchase of a Smart Card, it can be recharged via 3 means- a) At Customer Care- Minimum recharge of Rs. 200/- and subsequently in multiples of Rs. 100/- b) At Token Vending Machine (TVM) - Minimum recharge of Rs. 100/- and subsequently in multiples of Rs. 50/-. c) Online - Minimum recharge of Rs. 100/- and subsequently in multiples of Rs. 50/-.
IN Airport Express Line – Minimum recharge of Rs. 100/-. Recharge can be done from customer care or Ticket Issuing Machine (TIM) only.

Q 26. Is there any maximum store value limit in a Smart Card?
Ans. Yes, IN DMRC – The maximum permissible store value limit on a Smart Cards is Rs 3000/-.
IN Airport Express Line – The maximum permissible store value limit on a Smart Cards is Rs 3000/-.

Q 27. How can I check the available balance in my smart card?
Ans. The balance available on a Smart Card can be checked at Ticket Reader cum add value machine (AVM) available on all Customer Care Centres at a Station.

Q 28. What is the minimum balance on Smart Card is required to travel?
Ans. IN DMRC- A minimum balance equivalent to minimum fare (presently Rs 10/-) is required to enter in station for travelling purpose. The customer can travel up to his desired destination. The difference in the fare & available balance will be recorded in his card which will be automatically adjusted upon next recharge or from security deposit during refund.
IN Airport Express Line- A minimum balance Rs 10/- is required to enter in station for travelling purpose. The customer can travel up to his desired destination. The difference in the fare & available balance will be recorded in his card which will be automatically adjusted upon next recharge or in security deposit during refund.

Q29. What precautions are to be taken while using Smart Card?
Ans. While entering wait for your turn, then show your card at the entry gate sensor and every valid entry is to be followed by valid exit. In case of entry/exit mismatch, penalty/surcharge equivalent to highest value transaction among the last five journeys performed will be charged.

Q 30. How can I get refund of available balance in my smart card?
Ans. IN DMRC & Airport Express Line - The balance (excluding security deposit) in smart card shall not be refunded. For readable and physically OK cards during surrender of smart card, only security deposit shall be returned to the passenger after adjusting negative electronic value (if any) on the card along with deduction of processing charges of Rs 20/- subject to availability of sufficient balance security deposit on the card. No security deposit will be entertained on physically damaged cards.
Q 31. Is security deposit refundable?
Ans. IN DMRC & Airport Express Line - Yes, only security deposit is refundable subject to the conditions mentioned below:- A) For readable and physically OK cards during surrender of smart card, only security deposit shall be returned to the passenger after adjusting negative electronic value (if any) on the card along with deduction of processing charges of Rs 20/- subject to availability of sufficient balance security deposit on the card. B) No security deposit will be entertained on physically damaged cards.

Q 32. Can I use the smart card to make entry and exit at the same station?
Ans. Yes, fare of Rs 10/- will be deducted from Smart Card during the exit.

Q 33. My card is not working and I deposited my card with Customer Care executive. He told me that the refund will be available after few days. What can be the reason and what should I do in such case?
Ans. It is possible that the chip of Smart Card becomes unreadable in the system. In such cases the passenger will receive a new smart card of Rs 50/- security deposit and Rs 100/- balance amount will be issued to the passenger immediately. Note:- i) If deposited unreadable smart card is physically damaged, Rs 50/- will taken from passenger in cash as security deposit before issuing a new card. ii) Incase unreadable smart card is physically OK, no security deposit will be taken from passenger. Passenger will validate new issued smart card(issued at the time of deposited of unreadable smart card) on Ticket Reader cum Add Value Machine (AVM) at any metro station after 5 days from the date of submission of card NOTE:- Passenger may validate his refundable amount of deposited unreadable smart card on TR cum AVM within 90 days from the date of submission of unreadable smart card.
Q 34. Why my Smart Card is not working?
Ans. Smart Card has an electronic chip inside it. When chip is damaged or defective, the card will not work.

Q 35. What happens if I damage or lose my token/card?
Ans. You are responsible for your token/card, so if you lost your token/card then you have to pay a fine. For a damaged ticket, the station operator will examine the token/card. If it is damaged deliberately then you will have to pay a fine if you are in the paid area, but if token/card is faulty then you can go to customer care to get it replaced with free exit token.

Q 36. What could be the reasons of Smart card (Travel Card) getting damage?
Ans. Smart card should be handled with care. Don’t expose them to extreme temperatures, moisten, bend or keep near the magnets.

Q 37. Is there any condition when 10% discount is not available in Smart card?
Ans. Yes, if it requires any adjustment on account of mismatch (errors).

Q 38. I have lost my smart card. Can I block its usage and get refund of my balance amount?
Ans. IN DMRC-No, as it is not a personal card.
In Airport Express Line - Yes, Smart Card Can be blocked and balance amount can’t be refunded after blocking the card (Only in case of Stored Value Card) & in case of trip card, remaining trips can be transferred to new card.

Q 39. Is there any concession for students/senior citizens/handicapped etc?
Ans. No special concession is available in DMRC for students/senior citizens/handicapped etc.

Q 40. What are criteria for ticket charges of a child?
Ans. Children below 3 feet (90 cms) height are allowed to travel free if accompanied by an adult. Children above 3 feet (90 cms) will be charged full fare.

Q 41. Is there any monthly card for unlimited travel?
Ans. No monthly card is available on DMRC network. This facility is available only on Airport Express Line having, monthly card is having provision of 30 & 45 trip cards has been made in Airport Express Line of DMRC exclusively.

Q 42. What is tourist card?
Ans. Tourist cards shall be available with unlimited rides based on validity period. One day validity tourist card is valid for one day and three day validity tourist card is valid for three days from the date of sale.

Q 43. How can I get a tourist card?
Ans. A Tourist Card can be purchased from Customer Care Centre of any Station. One day validity tourist cards can be purchased for Rs 200/- and three day validity tourist card can be purchased at Rs 500/- out of which security deposit of Rs 50/- is refundable. And Tourist Card is only applicable in DMRC.

Q 44. How much is the security deposit for tourist cards?
Ans. Rs 50/- only.

Q 45. How many journeys per day are allowed by a tourist card?
Ans. Unlimited rides for the day of purchase on one day validity tourist cards and unlimited rides for three days on three days validity tourist cards.

Q 46. Is there any time limit for exiting from the metro station after entering at any station with a tourist card?
Ans. No.

Q 47. Can I get refund of tourist card if I don’t use it?
Ans. Irrespective of use, only security deposit (Rs 50/-) amount will be refundable.

Q 48. Is there any time limit for exiting from the metro station after entering at any station with a tourist card?
Ans. No.

Q 49. Can I get refund of tourist card if I don’t use it?
Ans. Irrespective of use, only security deposit (Rs 50/-) amount will be refundable.

Penalties

Section	Offences	Penalty
59	Drunkenness or Nuisance or Spitting or Sitting on the floor of the train or Quarreling	Rs.200/-
60	Taking offensive material	Rs.200/-
62	Demonstration of any kind upon Railway. For Writing, pasting in compartment or carriage etc. For refusal to be removed.	Rs.500/-
63	Travelling on roof of the train	Rs.50/-
64	Unlawful entry and walking on Metro Track	Rs.150/-
64(1)	Unlawful entry (to enter into the coach reserved for women)	Rs.250/-
68	Obstructing officials on duty	Rs.500/-
69	Travelling without ticket or pass	Rs.130/-
70	Interfering with means of communication in train or misusing alarm	Rs.500/-
72	Defacing metro properties	Rs.200/-
73	Unauthorized sale of articles on metro railway	Rs.400/-
75	Unauthorized sale of ticket	Rs.200/-
Para	Penalties imposed manually under Business Rule-IX and others	Penalty
2.8(ii)	Tailgating (Jumping over the AFC gate in case of Error 31 Adjustment)	Rs.50/-
5.7	Pseudo Entry-Exit at AFC gates	Rs.80/-
17.1	Carry away Token	Rs.200/-
17.3	Return journey	Rs.50/-

In case the offenders do not pay the fine, they will be handed over to the Police for producing them before the Metropolitan Magistrate

Q 50. To whom should I contact if any hazardous article/unusual occurrence are observed at a station?
Ans. Please inform the nearest Security personal, metro employee or Delhi Police for prompt action or call 24x7 DMRC Helpline No. 155370 or CISF Helpline no. 011-22185555.

Q 51. If I get pick-pocketed, where should I report the case?
Ans. The case of pick-pocketing can be reported to Police Station at Shastri Park, Kashmere Gate, Rithala, Rajiv Chowk, Qutab Minar, Rajouri Garden, Yamuna Bank, Kalkaji Mandir, IGI Airport Metro station. Please click here to check the jurisdiction of Metro Police Stations.
http://www.delhimetrorail.com/police_station.aspx

Q 52. Which items are not allowed with a person while travelling on Delhi Metro?
Ans. 1. Arms & Ammunition /Realistic Replicas of arms /ammunition, flare guns, sports gun, air rifle, BB gun, starter pistols, parts of guns fire arms, gun lighters, gun powders, stun guns/shocking devices, dynamite, fireworks, hand grenades, plastic explosives, realistic replicas of explosives, aerosol, tear gas.
2. Inflammable liquids, all kind of spirits, alcohol and wet batteries.
3. Dangerous objects
a. Knife of any length & type expect round bladed, butter and plastic cutlery.
b. Meat cleavers
c. Khukhari
d. Sword
e. Cleaver sword
f. Axes & hatchers
g. Crowbars
4. Pets, birds & animals.
The above declared items shall be subjected to the exemption given under the laws of India.

Q 53. What should I do if an emergency situation arises?
Ans. Please follow the instructions given by Delhi Metro Rail on site officials carefully.

Q 54. I have a complaint/suggestion, where do I have to contact to give my feed back?
Ans. Following options are available for the customers to approach DMRC to resolve their grievances.
a. Complaint/Suggestion book is readily available at Customer Care Centre of all stations please ask for it.
b. You can approach on 24x7 help line no. 155370 for assistance during the travel or otherwise.
c. You can drop your feedback on the website of DMRC i.e. delhimetrorail.com
d. You can Mail on helpline[at]dmrc[dot]org or operations[at]delhimetrorail[dot]com.
e. If complaint is related to security at the station, CISF may be contacted directly at 011-22185555.

Q 55. Where can I get information about delay or failures in train services?
Ans. About delay or failures in train services one can get the information from our 24x7 passenger helpline no. 011-155370.

Q 56. How can I get the information regarding nearest station for famous places landmarks like hotels, Govt. Buildings, Historical places etc?
Ans. For getting the information regarding nearest station please contact our 24x7 passenger helpline no 011-155370. A book “Delhi by Metro” is also recommended. It is available at Patel Chowk metro station on MRP of Rs. 399/-.

Q 57. How to get assistance for a sick person while travelling in Metro Train?
Ans. Passenger Emergency Alarm (PEA) button are provided on every alternate door of Metro Train. By operation of PEA, the problem can be informed to Train Operator which in turn will inform to the next station to provide /arrange prompt medical assistance. Caution: Misuse of PEA is a punishable offence with a penalty of Rs. 1000/- and /or imprisonment up to 1 year.

Q 58. How can I get wheel chair at a Metro station?
Ans. While entering a station contact Customer Care Centre and ask for assistance. Staff will help you in getting wheel chair at entry and exit station or contact online customer care centre 24x7 at phone number 011-155370 so that it can be provided on you arrival at declared station.

Q 59. Whether toilet facilities are available in train or stations?
Ans. No toilet facility is available in Metro Trains however toilet facilities are available at metro stations in paid/unpaid area on ‘Pay & Use’ basis.

Q 60. What about medical facilities?
Ans. First Aid facility is available at all stations. For emergency, ambulance service is arranged through CATS for sick passengers.

Q 61. How much weight is allowed with a person while travelling on Delhi Metro?
Ans. In DMRC :- One baggage containing personal belongings not exceeding 80 centimetres x 50 centimetres x 30 centimetres in size and 25 kilograms in gross weight is permitted with a commuter. Baggage in form of bundles is not permitted.
In Airport Express Line :- Two baggages containing personal belongings not exceeding 90 centimetres x 75 centimetres x 45 centimetres in size and 32 kilograms in gross weight is permitted with a commuter. Baggage in form of bundles is not permitted.

Q 62. Is a feeder bus available at all stations?
Ans. No it is available at nominated stations; the feeder bus service is dedicated to feed Delhi Metro stations, enabling passengers residing in nearby areas to reach the Metro stations comfortably.
Please click here to check availability of feeder buses.
http://www.delhimetrorail.com/feederbus.aspx

Q 63. Will feeder bus travel be free if you pay for the Metro trip?
Ans. No, it provides services on paid basis.

Q 64. Can I travel in feeder bus and the in metro with the same card?
Ans. No, both systems have different tickets as on date.

Q 65. Is there time schedule of feeder buses?
Ans. Yes, generally feeder buses are available from 06:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Q 66. What are different offences and penalties on Delhi Metro System?
Ans.

Section	Offences	Penalty
59	Drunkenness or nuisance or spitting or sitting on the floor of the train or Quarrelling.	Fine of Rs.200/- Forfeiture of pass, ticket and removal from carriage.
60	Taking offensive materials	Fine of Rs.200/-
62	(1) Demonstration of any kind upon railway (2) For writing, pasting in compartment or carriage etc. (3)For refusal to be removed	(1)Exclusion from attending demonstration (2)Removal from compartment, carriage etc. (3)Fine of Rs.500/-
63	Travelling on roof of train	Fine of Rs.50/- and removal from train.
64	Unlawful entry and walking on Metro track	Fine of Rs.150/-
64 (1)	Unlawful entry (to enter into the coach reserved for women)	Fine of Rs.250/-
68	Obstructing officials on duty	Fine of Rs.500/-
69	Travelling without ticket or pass	Liable to pay excess charge of Rs 50/- and Maximum fare of system
70	Interfering with means of communication in train or misusing alarm	Fine of Rs.500/-
72	Defacing Metro Properties.	Fine of Rs.200/-
73	Unauthorised sale of articles on Metro railway	Fine of Rs.400/-
75	Unauthorised sale of ticket	Fine of Rs.200/- and forfeiture of ticket
In case the offenders do not pay the fine, they will be handed over to the Police for producing them before the Metropolitan Magistrate.

Q 67. What are penalties for misuse of Passenger Emergency Alarm (PEA)?
Ans. Misuse of PEA is a punishable offence with a penalty of Rs. 1000/- and/or imprisonment up to 1 year

Q 68. What is Passenger Emergency Alarm?
Ans. This is a communication system provided on train for Communication between passenger and Train Operator in case of some emergencies.

Q 69. Which are interchange stations on DMRC?
Ans. Any station where more than one running line is available for interchange of passenger is called Interchange station. Presently DMRC has 27 interchange stations as explained below;

Station Name	Interchange Line	Line Colour Code
Inderlok	Line-1 and Line-5	Red Line and Green Line
Kashmere Gate	Line-1, Line-2 and Line-6	Red Line, Yellow Line and Violet Line
Rajiv Chowk	Line-2 and Line-3	Yellow Line and Blue Line
Central Sect.	Line-2 and Line-6	Yellow Line and Violet Line
Yamuna Bank	Line-3 and Line-4	Blue Line
Ashok Park Main	Line-5 and Line-5	Green Line
Kirti Nagar	Line-3 and Line-5	Blue Line and Green Line
Sikandarpur	Line-2 and Rapid Metro	Yellow Line and Rapid Metro
New Delhi	Line-2 and AMEL	Yellow Line and Orange Line
Dwarka Sector 21	Line-3 and AMEL	Blue Line and Orange Line
Mandi House	Line-3 and Line-6	Blue Line and Violet Line
Netaji Shubash Place	Line-1 and Line-7	Red Line and Pink Line
Azadpur	Line-2 and Line-7	Yellow Line and Pink Line
Janakpuri West	Line-3 and Line-8	Blue Line and Magenta Line
Rajouri Garden	Line-3 and Line-7	Blue Line and Pink Line
INA	Line-2 and Line-7	Yellow Line and Pink Line
Lajpat Nagar	Line-6 and Line-7	Violet Line and Pink Line
Mayur Vihar Phase-1	Line-3 and Line-7	Blue Line and Pink Line
Anand Vihar	Line-4 and Line-7	Blue Line and Pink Line
Karkarduma	Line-4 and Line-7	Blue Line and Pink Line
Welcome	Line-1 and Line-7	Red Line and Pink Line
Maujpur	Line-7 and Line-7	Pink Line and Pink Line
Kalkaji Mandir	Line-6 and Line-8	Violet Line and Magenta Line
Hauz Khas	Line-2 and Line-8	Yellow Line and Magenta Line
Botanical Garden	Line-3 and Line-8	Blue Line and Magenta Line
Noida Sec-52	Line-3 and Aqua Line(NMRC)	Blue Line and Aqua Line (NMRC)
Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus-Dhaula Kuan	Line-7 and AMEL(Through FOB)	Pink Line and Orange Line

Q 70. What are different colour codes of different Lines?
Ans. Line-1 – Red Line Line-2 – Yellow Line Line-3 & 4 – Blue Line Line-5 --Green Line Line-6 - Violet Line Airport Line- Orange Line

Q 71. How do I know about last train timings to my destination station?
Ans. The last train timings towards all terminals are displayed on every Customer Care Centre of all Metro station or you may contact 24x7 DMRC Helpline no. 155370. Kindly get assistance from on duty staff before making entry in paid area.

Please click here to check last train timing. http://www.delhimetrorail.com/OtherDocuments/last-train-details.pdf Q 72. What are the operating hours of DMRC?
Ans. Metro services are generally available from 6 AM to 11 PM

Q 73. From which interchange station on DMRC can I catch a train for domestic/international Airport?
Ans. For domestic/international Airport, passenger can change at New Delhi or Dwarka Sec – 21 from DMRC system.

Q 74. What is the frequency of trains of DMRC system and Airport line system?
Ans. In DMRC system the peak headway varies from 2 minutes 30 seconds to 4 minutes on different lines. On Airport line, peak headway is 10 minutes 30 seconds. Here headway means time interval between two consecutive trains.

Q 75. While I was trying to get into the train why the train operator closed the train doors which almost hit me?
Ans. Train stops on p/f for the given dwell times & before the train door start closing a warning sound is always emitted which lasts for about two (2) to four (4) seconds. For your own safety, when you hear the sound for door closing you are required to stand off the train immediately. You should never try to enter in train while doors are closing as it will unnecessarily delay the train & moreover obstructing closing of doors is a punishable offence.

Q 76. If my train is late, can I get a letter for my employer?
Ans. No, however, regular announcements regarding train delay are made at stations and inside trains. Efforts are also made to ensure normalcy at the earliest.

Q 77. Why DMRC does not limit cell phone use?
Ans. The Delhi Metro encourages our passengers to be considerate of their fellow passengers and not to talk loudly on cell phones.

Q 78. Is free drinking water is available at stations?
Ans. No, but it is available at kiosks on nominal rates at most of the stations.

Q 79. What is the junction of DMRC & Rapid Metro, Gurgaon?
Ans. Sikanderpur Metro stations on Yellow Line.

Q 80. May I bring an open baby stroller into the Metro system?
Ans. When entering the system, customers should hold their children and fold strollers.
Do not try to carry a stroller with a child in it up or down stairways or escalators and avoid pushing.

Q 81. Should I keep some change/loose coins or money with me?
Ans. Yes, It is required if you purchase token (s) or any adjustment is required in your smart card.

Q 82. Is there any separate queue for ladies/senior citizens?
Ans. Only for ladies separate queue is available for security check. Separate queues are not available for ladies/Sr. citizens at any other location.

Q 83. What is an exact change counter?
Ans. At exact change counter, a passenger having exact amount to purchase token can buy the tokens. Exact change counter has been introduced for the convenience of passengers who have exact change to purchase token(s).

Q 84. Where can I get DMRC route map?
Ans. Route maps are available at Customer Care Centres at all stations. You can also download the same from DMRC website.

Q 85. How do you decide the temperature setting of air conditioning in the trains?
Ans. The temperature inside the trains is decided on the basis of ambient temperature and adequate level of comfort to the passengers.

Q 86. Are there ladies coaches available in Delhi metro? If yes please clarify who other than women can travel in those coaches?
Ans. Yes, DMRC has introduced one separate ladies coach in each train to ensure safe rides for women. Male Children up to the age of 12 years are only allowed to travel in ladies coach if accompanied by a women passenger. Passenger may also contact 24x7 DMRC Helpline No. 155370 or CISF Helpline No. 011-22185555.

Q 87. Where is metro Museum?
Ans. Metro Museum is located at Patel Chowk Metro Station on Yellow line.

Q 88. Is there any ticket for visiting Metro Museum and what are the timings to visit?
Ans. 1. If directly reaching at Patel Chowk Metro station through road, a token of Rs. 10/- may be purchased from Patel Chowk Metro station to visit metro museum and the timings to visit are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
2. If entered from other metro station customer can visit museum subject to that customer complete his journey to his destination with in permissive time limit of 170 minutes.

Q 89. Is photography permitted in Delhi Metro?
Ans. No, photography is prohibited in Delhi Metro.

Q. 90. Can I eat or drink inside trains?
Ans. No, eating and drinking is prohibited inside trains. Help us to maintain cleanliness to provide you clean environment.

Q. 91. Can I squat on floor of a train, if not getting seat inside Metro train?
Ans. No, squatting on the floor of train is a punishable offence under DMRC O&M Act.

Q. 92. Who can occupy seat reserved for needy passenger?
Ans. Please offer the seat to women in family way, people with children and differently abled commuters.

Q. 93. Can I play music inside trains?
Ans. No, please put your cell phone to vibration mode & don’t talk while inside train.

Q.94 Can I hang bag on my back while travelling in train?
Ans. No, please don’t hang your bag on back to avoid inconvenience to fellow commuters and travel light.

Q. 95 Where should I stand/walk in subway stations, stairs and escalators?
Ans. Please keep to the left while walking in subway stations, on stairs and escalators.

Q.96 How one should board the train?
Ans. 1. Stay away from Yellow line
2. Form Queue
3. Allow passengers to de-board first
4. Allow children, differently abled infirm passengers to board the train first.
5. Now, board the train.

Q.97 What should I do in case of any disruption/mid section stoppage of train?
Ans. For your own convenience and safety, please follow the instructions of DMRC staff during any disruption/mid section stoppage of train.

Q.98 Who is responsible for parking at Metro Station?
Ans. Parking contactor is responsible at metro station. Name & contact details are displayed at the board near parking entrance. Passenger may also contact Customer care Centre Staff or station staff for any parking related issue.

Q.99 Who is responsible for cleanliness outside Metro Station?
Ans. Concerned civic agency i.e. EDMC. NDMC, NDMC are responsible for cleanliness outside metro station.

Q.100 Who is responsible for traffic problem around Metro Station?
Ans. Traffic Police is responsible for traffic around metro station. Further, passenger may contact Traffic Police at Helpline no 1095.

Q.101 To whom should I contact in case of following?
Ans.

S.No.	Case	Contact
1	Vehicle damaged / stolen / petrol theft / helmet stolen etc.	You should have parking slip/helmet deposit slip. Contact parking attendant. In case parking attendant is not supporting, please contact parking contractor on his given Mobile No. displayed at notice board in parking lot. Contact at customer care centre of concerned station, in case parking contractor is not supporting.
2	Overcharging/misbehaviour by parking attendant.	Contact parking attendant. In case         parking attendant is not supporting, please contact parking contractor on his given Mobile No. displayed at notice board in parking lot. Contact at customer care centre of concerned station. Contact 24x7 Helpline No. 155370.
3	Stale food / overcharging / misbehaviour by kiosk attendant.	Contact at customer care centre of concerned station. Contact 24x7 Helpline No. 155370.
4	Wrong/under value token issued  Overcharging / misbehaviour by Ticketing Staff
5	Overcharging/misbehaviour by House Keeping Staff
6	Misbehaviour by Station Staff
7	Misbehaviour by CISF Staff	Contact CISF Helpline No. 011- 22185555 Contact at customer care centre of concerned station.
8	Money got stuck in vending machine.	Contact on contact no. 8860661780/8447575748 provided on vending machine. Contact at customer care centre of concerned station
9	Money got stuck in Add Value Machine.	Contact at customer care centre of concerned station.
10	My belongings fell on track
11	My belongings left in train/at station	Contact at customer care centre of              concerned station. Contact Lost & Found Cell contact no. 8527405555 after 48 hrs.
12	In case of medical assistance needed	Contact at customer care centre of concerned station. Contact 24x7 Helpline No. 155370.
13	Station surrounding is not clean	Contact concerned civic agency on their helpline no. EDMC – 155303, NDMC & SDMC-(011) 1266, Public Works Department - 1800110093
14	Encroachment outside station by rickshaws, auto rickshaws, vendors etc	Contact Delhi Traffic Police – 1095. Click here for station wise list of             agencies responsible for station      surrounding areas (This needs to be        uploaded as a separate link on  website).
15	To lodge a complaint / feedback	Contact customer care centre for          complaint/feedback book. Click here for online complaint/feedback http://www.delhimetrorail.com/feedback.aspx Contact 24x7 DMRC Helpline No. 155370