A burst pipeline near Yamuna Bank Metro station washed away soil and trains moved at 10-15 km
A burst pipeline near Yamuna Bank Metro station washed away soil and trains moved at 10-15 km
The Metro is slowing down. May be not literally, but at a spot near the Yamuna Bank Metro Station because heavy rainfall and a burst pipeline have washed away the soil along the tracks.
As trains crossed this section on the Yamuna Bank-Dwarka Line on Tuesday evening, they slowed down to avoid any mishap.
The incident took place after heavy rains lashed the area following which a sewer pipeline burst near the tracks. "The Metro line at this point touches the ground. A pipe was running underground near the tracks. Due to heavy flow of water after the rains, it burst and washed away the soil in the area. Later, it was noticed by a train operator," said the official.u00a0u00a0u00a0
"As a precautionary measure, trains passing through the point slowed down to a speed of 10-15 km per hour," said the official.u00a0
As a result, a number of train trips were cancelled and passengers got stranded for hours at various
stations.
Slow motion: The Yamuna Bank Metro Station on Tuesday evening
PIC/RAJEEV TYAGI
A Delhi Metro official said repair work will be carried out during the night. "Senior officials have visited the area and directed restoration work. Train services are expected to be regularised tomorrow morning," said the official. Delhi Metro spokesperson Anuj Dayal was not available for comments.
Cracked up
Another crack has been spotted at a pillar near the proposed Nangloi Metro station.
"The pillar falls under the Inderlok-Mundka Line of Delhi Metro, which is currently under construction. E Sreedharan is expected to inspect the line on Wednesday morning," said a senior DMRC official, wishing anonymity.u00a0
Fare well?
The government is planning to revise Metro fares soon.
It has constituted a fare fixation committee to revise the ticket rates of the Delhi Metro. RN Joshi, director, finance of Delhi Metro, said, "The DMRC has placed all the facts before the committee and it is up to the members to decide." Sources said the new fares are likely to be implemented in October.
The last revision of fares was carried out in 2005.u00a0
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