Derailed coach was first train of the day on the line. Earlier, empty trains would run across Metro network to check tracks before commuters were ferried. Practice discontinued due to increased 'pressure'

Seems, the Delhi Metro is slipping fast on safety standards.

Jeopardizing the lives of commuters, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation authorities on Sunday morning allowed a 'pilot train' to ferry passengers, and on a track that was repaired just a few hours back. Later, the train derailed at the point which had been freshly repaired. About 14 persons were on the train during the time of accident.

Though no lives were lost and no injuries reported, the incident raised serious doubts about the safety standards of the Delhi Metro. This was the second such accident within a month, the first had happened near Dwarka station in August.

Putting it together again: Delhi Metro maintenance team works at the site where a coach derailed near Yamuna Bank Metro station in New Delhi on Sunday morning.u00a0PIC/IMTIYAZ KHAN