Good news for commuters as partial access restored at Lal Quila Metro Station days after Delhi Red Fort blast; check details

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Saturday reopened two gates at Lal Quila Metro station. The gates were closed after the blast near the Red Fort in the national capital that killed 12 people and left several injured.

In a post on X, the DMRC said, "Gate numbers 2 & 3 at Lal Quila Metro Station are now open for commuters."On Thursday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced the closure of Lal Quila Metro Station until further notice due to security reasons.

According to the DMRC, entry and exit at the Lal Quila station have been temporarily suspended, and services will remain halted until clearance is received from the concerned security agencies. "The Lal Quila Metro Station will remain closed till further notice due to security reasons. All other metro stations and lines are functioning as per schedule," the DMRC said in an official statement.