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Smoke From UPS Panel Fire Disrupts Pink Line Service at Trilokpuri-Sanjay Lake

Operations resumed by 4:25 pm after smoke from a technical room fire knocked out signalling and fare systems

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Overview

  • Smoke was detected at 11:20 am in the UPS and telecom room at Trilokpuri-Sanjay Lake station, triggering smoke alerts
  • Signalling and automatic fare collection systems were disabled, forcing trains to run at a restricted speed of 25 km/h on the affected stretch
  • Delhi Fire Service crews extinguished the blaze by 1:10 pm and DMRC teams cleared smoke and began system restoration
  • Frequent public announcements kept commuters informed while the Majlis ParkShiv Vihar section operated under modified schedules
  • Full service on the Pink Line was restored by 4:25 pm with no casualties reported