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title: "Sharp decline in kite-related disruptions on metro network on I-Day: DMRC"
description: "The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) reported a significant decrease in kite-related disruptions on its network during Independence Day and Janmashtami, attributing this to preventive measures and "
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# Sharp decline in kite-related disruptions on metro network on I-Day: DMRC

> The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) reported a significant decrease in kite-related disruptions on its network during Independence Day and Janmashtami, attributing this to preventive measures and public cooperation. Incidents dropped from 102 in 2021 to 11 so far this year. DMRC implemented maintenance teams, insulation sleeves on wires, and awareness campaigns to mitigate risks associated with kite flying near high-voltage wires.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has reported a sharp decline in incidents of kite strings causing malfunction on its network on Independence Day and Janmashtami this year.

The transporter attributed the decline to preventive measures and public cooperation.

"Incidents of service disruptions caused by kite flying during August have reduced significantly over the years, particularly around Independence Day," it said in a statement.

Kite flying during these festivals, especially when done with metal-coated thread, often leads to tripping of overhead wires and delays in train services.

According to DMRC, the number of such incidents has steadily reduced over the past few years from 102 in 2021 to 90 in 2022, 33 in 2023, 23 in 2024 and 11 so far this year.

To tackle the problem, DMRC said it put in place maintenance teams of five to seven members across all lines.

These teams watch out for entangled kite strings, it said.

In addition, insulation sleeves on catenary wires at elevated stations, modifying overhead equipment to increase clearance between live and earthed wires, shifting return conductors, and deploying catenary maintenance vehicles during non-operational hours have also led to fewer disruptions, DMRC said.

So far, sleeves have been fitted at 20 elevated stations across different corridors, it said.

DMRC has also run awareness campaigns cautioning the public against flying kites near the metro's 25,000-volt OHE wires, highlighting the dangers involved.

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