By Snehil Singh | Sep 24, 2025, 02:29 PM
**DMRC Launches Campaign to Curb Social Media Content Creation on Delhi Metro Trains**
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has initiated a new campaign aimed at discouraging commuters from creating social media content while traveling on the metro. Launched on September 14, this campaign will be enforced across the entire Delhi Metro network over the coming week, according to a DMRC official quoted by Hindustan Times.
As part of the campaign, in-train announcements are being made to warn passengers against recording reels or playing loud music inside coaches. These measures are designed to improve the overall passenger experience by minimizing disruptions.
### Enhancing Passenger Comfort
Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director of Corporate Communications at DMRC, explained that the primary goal is to ensure that fellow passengers are not inconvenienced by such activities. He stated,
“This step has been taken to ensure that fellow passengers are not inconvenienced due to such activity.”
The new announcements, delivered in both English and Hindi, complement existing rules such as prohibitions on sitting on the floor or eating inside coaches.
### Legal Framework and Enforcement
While the Metro Railways Act, 2002, does not explicitly ban shooting reels inside metro coaches, violators can be fined under existing provisions for “creating a nuisance.” These regulations apply to inappropriate behavior both inside coaches and at metro stations.
The decision to introduce these in-train announcements comes amid growing concerns over the Delhi Metro becoming a hotspot for video content creation, which often causes disruptions for other commuters.
To address enforcement challenges, DMRC has expanded the responsibilities of its flying squads. Previously focused on preventing unauthorized men from entering women’s coaches, these teams are now also tasked with monitoring and curbing objectionable content filming on the metro, according to a report by The Times of India.
### Other Notable Incidents
In April 2025, a 25-year-old commuter was arrested for allegedly drinking alcohol inside a metro coach, underscoring the ongoing efforts by DMRC to maintain decorum and safety within the metro system.
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The new campaign reflects DMRC’s commitment to ensuring a comfortable and disturbance-free travel experience for all passengers. Commuters are encouraged to adhere to the rules and help maintain a respectful environment inside Delhi Metro trains.
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