New Delhi, July 16 -- The new rule by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) states that passengers playing music or videos inside trains and on station premises, without using earphones, will be challaned can face a fine of up to Rs.2,500. While phone etiquette on public transport has been a long-drawn debate, this new announcement has added fresh momentum to the chatter with Metro commuters in Delhi expressing their varying views.

So, does the Delhi Metro have a similar rule? "There is no penal provision specifically for playing loud music in the O&M Act. However, passengers can be penalised under Section 59 of the Operations & Maintenance Act' 2002. From December 2025 to May 2026 a total of 6,608 passengers have been penalised under this s...