DMRC alarms that any direct or indirect contact with 25,000 Voltage OHE may prove fatal besides leading to OHE tripping or damage to the Metro train resulting in a service halt (Image: X @Delhi Metro Rail Corporation)
Kite flying, is a popular tradition in Delhi -NCR that has a significant risk to Metro services and human life, especially around Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has identified a high likelihood of kite strings getting entangled in the 25,000-volt ‘Over Head Equipment’ (OHE) wires or being stuck in the pantograph of a moving train, leading to disruptions, damage and even fatalities.
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DMRC warns people to mitigate such risks as they have put in place a viable mechanism to check and prevent any kind of difficulties. DMRC has deployed a dedicated team near kite-prone stations to swiftly remove kite strings as and when spotted. Train operators and station staff have been given instructions and are also advised to be more cautious in spotting kite strings during these days.
METRO ADVISORY ON KITE FLYING NEAR ELEVATED METRO LINES
Flying kites is a popular tradition in Delhi-NCR, especially around Independence Day/Raksha Bandhan. Delhi Metro which presently operates a network of almost 400 KM in Delhi-NCR is primarily elevated with 25000 voltage…
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) August 11, 2024
Despite these measures, DMRC appeals to the general public to refrain from flying kites in nearby places and or in the metro line vicinity as it is indispensable to stay away from flying kites from the elevated area padding through residential sides for their own safety.
DMRC alarms that any direct or indirect contact with 25,000 Voltage OHE may prove fatal besides leading to OHE tripping or damage to the Metro train resulting in a service halt. DMRC advises the public to enjoy kite flying in open spaces away from Metro lines to prevent accidents.
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