Its circular route takes trains 90–120 minutes to complete, both clockwise and anti-clockwise via the Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station between 8 am and 7 pm.

With a return ticket for the entire journey costing ₹12 (14¢ US), compared to with Delhi Metro, which is around ₹60 (69¢ US), it is preferred by poor and middle-class families.

[1][2][3] It runs seven clockwise and six anti-clockwise trains at a peak frequency of 60 to 90 minutes during the morning and evening rush hours.

The network is now utilized as a freight corridor and limited passenger train services are available during peak hours.

[10][11][12] The Master Plan for Delhi, 2041 (MPD 2041), recommends that the ridership numbers of the ring railway can be increased by implementing accessibility improvements for major halt stations by creating public plazas, providing walking and cycling infrastructure, and installing proper signage.