DMRC Launches Special Drive to prevent unlawful entry of male passengers in Ladies Coaches

Delhi Metro has started a special drive on all its lines to check/prevent the unlawful entry of male passengers inside ladies coach during weekdays starting from yesterday i.e., 27th August 2024.

This special drive is being carried out by deploying ten flying squads each, comprising of personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Delhi Metro Rail Police (DMRP), and DMRC.

The squads will keep a vigil on unauthorized entry of male passengers into the ladies' coaches or misbehaving by conducting surprise checks randomly throughout the day to ensure that women commuters feel safe and comfortable while traveling in the Metro.

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Those who are found breaking the rules, disobeying the instructions of the flying squads or refusing to pay the fine (Rs. 250/-) will be deboarded from the train and will be handed over to the Delhi Metro Rail Police.

On the first day of driving yesterday, a total of 108 male passengers were counseled and removed from the ladies' coach whereas 32 male passengers were fined Rs. 250/- each under the Delhi Metro (O&M) Act. The DMRC has also conducted similar drives in the past to ensure women's safety.

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Women commuters can also inform DMRC 24X7 Helpline Number 155370 in case of any misbehavior or unauthorized entry into ladies coaches by male passengers.

DMRC would also like to reiterate that the first coach of all Metro trains in running direction is reserved for women passengers only and male passengers are advised to refrain from travelling in this coach, irrespective of metro services timings.

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