Metro overhead wire tripping cases fall in delhi

The city has reported a decline in the number of overhead equipment (OHE) Tripping Incidents due to Kite flying Around Independence Day, with 11 Such Instructions Recorded in 2025 – Down from 23 in 2024 in 2024, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said on Sunday.

DMRC said the decline in numbers was down to preventive measures take over the year, which included deployment of maintenance teams teams across all lines, the installation of insurance selements Shifting of Return Conductors, it said.

The number of tripping incidents were 102 in 2021, 90 in 2022, 33 in 2023, 23 in 2024 and 11 in 2025.

“DMRC has established a dedicated response system to manage such agents. Any affected location to remove entangled strings, ensuring restauration and mainTaining punctuality of metro services, “said anuj dayal, Principal Executive Director, CORPORETE COMMUNICATES AT DMRC.

DMRC said the disruptions Occur when Metallic-Coated Manjha Backcomes Entangled With the Metro’s overhead wires, causing tripping and subsequent delays. in services. “In addition, we have also also also carried out installation of insulation sleeps on Catenary Wires at Elevated Stations with Heavy Bird and Kite Activity to Prevent Short Circuits from Tangled Strings. Been Installed at 20 Elevated Stations, with Further Coverage Provided Beneath Portal Structures and Cantilever Locations in Phase-3 Stations, ”Dayal Added.