Starting Monday, the number of audio announcements inside trains on the Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro will be reduced on a trial basis, officials said on Sunday. They said the move was aimed at giving relief to commuters who complain about "excessive announcements". The Magenta Line links Janakpuri West in Delhi to Botanical Garden in Noida.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will not permit passengers to exit the Rajiv Chowk metro station after 9 pm on December 31. However, passengers will be allowed to enter the station to board the trains. This will enable authorities to maintain law and order during New Year's Eve celebrations in New Delhi district area, the DMRC said.

The Delhi High Court Friday extended its order restraining the DMRC staff from going on strike over a number of demands, including pay-scale revision, saying huge inconvenience would be caused to commuters. Justice Pratibha Rani extended the interim order directing the employees not to go on strike till further orders and sought their response on a plea by the DMRC.