Train services on the Delhi Metro’s Blue Line were disrupted for over an hour on Tuesday evening due to an overhead equipment failure, leaving several passengers stranded and causing overcrowding at stations.The disruption affected services between Anand Vihar and Vaishali, with passengers reporting delays of nearly half an hour at stations such as Mandi House. The issue led to congestion and inconvenience for commuters travelling on the Vaishali route.According to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) officials, services were affected between 5.20 p.m. and 6.43 p.m. “To carry out restoration work, services were halted between Anand Vihar and Vaishali for some time. Normal services resumed at 6.43 p.m.,” an official said.During the disruption, single-line operations were maintained for a brief period between Yamuna Bank and Anand Vihar to ensure partial connectivity. Services on the Noida Electronic City–Dwarka Sector 21 section continued as usual.DMRC said regular announcements were made at stations and inside trains to keep passengers informed. Published - July 01, 2026 12:53 am IST