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Delhi Metro to resume its services from 7th September in calibrated manner with new guidelines

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will resume its services from 7th of September in a calibrated manner with new guidelines. Metro services will be resuming for the public after being shut for more than five months due to Coronavirus pandemic. For the time being, no token will be issued to passengers due to its high risk of spreading the virus.<br />'' <br />''Delhi Government in a statement said, passengers will be allowed to travel only with smart cards. It said, to ensure contactless travel, digital methods will be enabled to recharge smart cards. All measures will be taken to ensure the mandatory social distance of one meter between passengers in the train and marking of seats will also be done to ensure social distancing.<br />''<br />''Besides, metro staff and additional Civil Defence Volunteers will be deployed to ensure that the station does not get crowded. Provision of sanitizers will be made at every station and wearing a mask will be mandatory. If a passenger is found to be travelling in violation of the rules, DMRC officials and Police officers can issue a challan. Air conditioning in the coaches will be as per new guidelines so that there is a constant flow of fresh air in the train. List of stations where travel services are being restored will be made public soon.<br />''<br />''Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said that Metro services will be resumed by following all COVID protocols so that the general public do not face any difficulties. Resumption of Metro services will provide great relief to the public of Delhi.<br />

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