Mumbai Metro has resumed its services today after being shut for nearly seven months. However, trains are running with a limited number of passengers to maintain social distancing and the number of services have been limited in the initial phase. The metro trains are plying on the entire route of the Ghatkopar-Versova line from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm. Only 360 people are allowed on the metro train per service as against 1,350 people earlier and only 200 services of trains will run as against 400 services earlier. Senior Citizens above the age of 65 and children below 10 years are advised to travel only if necessary.<br />''&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />''Entire Metro staff is equipped with necessary safety gear and health desks. Health check-up kiosks have been set-up at all Entry points. Wearing of mask is mandatory while traveling.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Metro has adopted a contactless ticketing system and QR code based tickets will be issued to commuters. Social distancing floor stickers have been pasted near ticket counters, security checkpoints, AFC gates, on escalators, at platforms and inside the trains. Commuters who do not clear the health checks will not be allowed to enter the Metro.</span><br />
News On AIR | October 19, 2020 1:52 PM
Mumbai Metro resumes its services today