Airspace restrictions will be for 11 days this month…
From Friday, 19 January 2024, the security checks for passengers will be increased by the Central Industrial Security Force across the Metro stations until January 27.
It is to give the enhanced security arrangements ahead of Republic Day on January 26th, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said in a statement.
This might result in a bit long queue at some Metro stations, especially during peak hours till 27 January," the statement added.
"Therefore, passengers are advised to plan their journey accordingly and allow for some additional time for their commute during these days. Passengers are requested to cooperate with the security personnel during checks," it further stated.
Meanwhile, airspace restrictions will be in place in Delhi for 11 days this month given Republic Day preparations and celebrations.
There will be airspace curbs from January 19 to 25 as well as on January 26 and 29.
According to the officials, landing or take-off of non-scheduled flights of scheduled airlines, and chartered flights will not be permitted from 10 am to 1.15 pm during the January 19-25 period.
During this period, scheduled flights will not be impacted. As per the notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), these restrictions will be in place from 6 am to 9 pm during the period from January 26 to 29.
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