New Delhi, Dec 5 || Delhi Metro services on the Blue Line experienced disruptions on Thursday as a result of cable theft that occurred between Moti Nagar and Kirti Nagar stations, leading to considerable delays for passengers.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) informed passengers about the issue through posts on X, advising them to plan their journeys accordingly.
"There is a delay in services on the Blue Line due to a cable theft between Moti Nagar and Kirti Nagar. The inconvenience is regretted," the DMRC stated.
In another update post, DMRC clarified that the cable theft issue could only be resolved after the operational hours of the metro.
"The cable theft issue on the Blue Line between Moti Nagar and Kirti Nagar will be rectified only after the end of operational hours in the night," it said in the post.
"Since the trains will operate on restricted speed on the affected section during the day, there would be some delay in services," it said.
The corporation urged commuters to plan their travel with the delays in mind, noting, "The journey shall take some additional time."