New Delhi: Metro services on Blue Line, the busiest corridor, were severely hit today owing to “excessive” passenger rush at the Pragati Maidan station due to the ongoing India International Trade Fair.
Passengers travelling on this over 50-km-long section, that connects Dwarka to Noida, were left stranded for long durations, in cases stretching to an hour.
The trade fair is witnessing a large crowd due to Guru Nanak Jayanti being a holiday.
“Due to excessive crowds at Pragati Maidan station, trains are halting for more than 20 seconds, which is the usual duration. This is because doors are not shutting on time,” a senior metro official said.
Metro trains cannot move if automated gates are shut.
