Services on the Delhi Metro and Airport Express line will open earlier in the mornings and its is starts at 5:30 am to 11:30 pm. Delhi Metro to Open in 3 Phases, Selected Gates to Open For Entry, Only Smart Cards Allowed. New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the Centre to allow re-opening of Delhi Metro in a phased manner, on a trial basis, as COVID-19 situation in Delhi is under control now. The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system serving Delhi and its satellite cities of Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Noida, Bahadurgarh and Ballabhgarh, in the National Capital Region of India. The trains are usually of four, six, and eight-coach length. Trains will skip stations in areas with a high number of coronavirus cases, and where commuters are violating social distancing norms, they added. Open Delhi Metro, start food takeaways: Delhi govt to send lockdown proposal based on 5 lakh suggestions India Today Web Desk. A deadline to finish negotiations had been set for Sunday, but the UK and EU agreed to keep talking. For one, the 389km (247 mile)-long metro will open in a phased manner over the week, eventually servicing all 285 stations. — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) May 11, 2020 During the nation-wide lockdown, a few metro stations were permitted to remain open but only on certain conditions. 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Delhi Metro is a world-class metro. Join Mint channel in your Telegram and stay updated with the latest business news. The Centre may well be quite far from allowing the metro services and malls to resume operation, but the Delhi Metro is warming up with signal testing and trial runs with an aim to find a simple answer to - "how to maintain social distancing in a service that otherwise witnesses clogged coaches and swamped station … Despite the risks, India continues to reopen because the economy is still reeling from the effects of a prolonged lockdown. Contact Information Metro Bhawan Fire Brigade Lane, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi - 110001, India Board No. Services on the Delhi Metro and Airport Express line will open earlier in the mornings and its is starts at 5:30 am to 11:30 pm. From Saturday, September 12, all trains on all lines of Delhi Metro will resume the pre-COVID timing of the operation from 6 am to 11 pm. The trains will stop for an increased 10-20 seconds at stations to allow passengers sufficient time to board and alight without crowding around the doors. He said protocol for social distancing is being worked upon in trains and the premises. Today, DMRC empowered by about 14,500 employees, with MRTS activities spread over Delhi-NCR, carry about 3 million passengers per day. Delhi metro set to open with restrictions on Sep 7; check guidelines New Delhi: As the Delhi metro is set to resume its operations after a gap of five months on September 7 (Monday), the Delhi government issued new guidelines including restrictions which will be in place to ensure safety of passengers amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. 3) As of now, a limited number of entry gates will be open to commuters. Ticketing and passenger control are through Automatic Fare Collection System, which is introduced in the country for the first time. The schedule will continue from September 20 as well. All passengers will be screened and have to sanitise their hands before entering the stations. Delhi Metro has prolonged wait for a metro ride for Delhi'ites as it prepars itself for operations in a Covid-19 world. DMRC on Wednesday said that the date of opening of the Delhi Metro has still not been finalized and will be notified in due course and it is working out detailed cleaning and maintenance procedures in view of COVID-19. Is India really the most dangerous country for women? But officials have released detailed rules to curb the spread of the virus. Many passengers used plastic travelling tokens before the lockdown. Delhi Metro has now reopened all its routes with the old timings. The exercise will be extremely exhaustive as it involves cleaning and maintenance of 264 stations over 2,200 coaches and over 1,100 escalators and 1,000 lifts etc," Anuj Dayal, Executive Director, DMRC said in a statement. Farmers from Punjab gathered with their tractor-trailers and are on thier way towards the national capital in protest against the Centres new farm laws. Some 800 people will be deployed at all stations to "ensure the cleanliness and orderliness inside stations", and to regulate entry and exit of passengers, Metro officials said. All systems of the metro including the signalling, electrical, rolling stock,tracks etc will have to be tested in detail before services are ultimately started to ensure full safety for our commuters," he said. In case you can’t find any email from our side, please check the spam folder. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will launch the first phase of the resumption of metro services from September 7 as permitted under the 'Unlock 4' guidelines. Your session has expired, please login again. Services of the Delhi Metro, the lifeline of the capital, were suspended on March 22, the day the Prime Minister asked the country to observe a “Janta Curfew”. To ensure reliability and safety in train operations, it is equipped with the most modern communication and train control system. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, the Lifeline of Delhi, prides itself on its ability to nurture its employees through its unique work culture. Log in to our website to save your bookmarks. New Delhi: After the Centre allowed Indian Railways and domestic airlines to resume operations in the third and fourth phases of lockdown, the reopening of … Masks, social distancing and temperature checks are mandatory according to the new rules. The country has so far reported more than 4.1 million cases, and 70,000 deaths. I hope the Centre will make a decision soon, he said. It'll just take a moment. The announcement was made by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Chief Mangu Singh on Wednesday in presence of Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri. 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The Delhi Metro is a metro system serving Delhi and its satellite cities of Faridabad, Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad in National Capital Region in India. - 011-23417910/11/12 Rail Analysis India Gateway to the Rail and Metro Sector in India "If we find that resumption of operations is not resulting in social distancing, then, we might have no option but to review these arrangements," Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri said recently. The move comes as case numbers continue to climb in India, with daily tallies of more than 80,000. "DMRC is working out the detailed cleaning and maintenance procedures in view of the current pandemic. Delhi Metro Resumes Video: Travel experience in the Delhi metro has changed drastically. Service hours will be extended from Friday onwards. Masks will be provided to passengers not wearing them. You are now subscribed to our newsletters. "The date of the opening of the Delhi Metro has still not been finalized and will be notified to the public in due course. In order to ensure that only 257 gates of the total 671 gates of Metro, will open, only two gates of stations like Rajiv Chowk, Kashmiri Gate, Central Secretariat, Hauz Khas will be opened for passengers. New Delhi: Keeping in view the rising cases of coronavirus in the country, the Centre on Sunday extended the lockdown till May 31.But when will the Delhi Metro open for … Only passengers carrying smart cards that can be digitally recharged will be allowed to travel. Further details on the Metro functioning and its usage by the general public will be shared once the detailed SOP on Metros is issued," a statement by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) read. The announcement was made by Delhi Metro … The Delhi Metro is a metro system serving Delhi and its satellite cities of Faridabad, Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad in National Capital Region in India. दिल्ली लॉकडाउन दिल्ली मेट्रो अरविंद केजरीवाल delhi metro open delhi lockdown Arvind Kejriwal Metro News Metro News in Hindi Latest Metro News Metro Headlines मेट्रो Samachar. The coaches are expected to be warmer than usual as more fresh air will be pumped in from outside to ensure increased air circulation and prevent the spread of the coronavirus. At least 12 other metro services across the country are also reopening today. The yellow line, which connects 37 stations between north Delhi and the satellite city of Gurgaon, is the first to reopen. .css-1xgx53b-Link{font-family:ReithSans,Helvetica,Arial,freesans,sans-serif;font-weight:700;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#FFFFFF;}.css-1xgx53b-Link:hover,.css-1xgx53b-Link:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Read about our approach to external linking. The metro, however, is especially risky given the volume of passengers, and the fact that it covers large swathes of the sprawling capital. Today, DMRC empowered by about 14,500 employees, with MRTS activities spread over Delhi-NCR, carry about 3 million passengers per day. A list of such gates will be made available on the Delhi Metro website along with all its official social media handles. Home / India News / In Unlock 4, Delhi Metro could open in September but not schools — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) September 7, 2020. “We have requested Centre to allow re-opening of Delhi Metro in a phased manner, on a trial basis, as Covid-19 situation in Delhi is under control now,” Arvind Kejriwal said. Delhi Metro reopening: Services to resume in 3 stages; here are the dates, timings, routes - The Delhi Metro services will be resumed from September 7 in a graded manner in three stages. दिल्ली लॉकडाउन दिल्ली मेट्रो अरविंद केजरीवाल delhi metro open delhi lockdown Arvind Kejriwal Metro News Metro News in Hindi Latest Metro News Metro Headlines मेट्रो Samachar. ... (247 mile)-long metro will open in a phased manner over the week, eventually servicing all 285 stations. But the city has been steadily reopening, with bars set to open next week. Was Delhi gang rape India's #Metoo moment? Meanwhile, malls in the NCR region, which will be allowed to open from June 8 in all the non-containment zones, also have started their plans. It has state-of-art air-conditioned coaches. Metro trains will be allowed to operate in a graded manner starting Monday. DMRC said protocol for social distancing is being worked upon in trains and the premises. Ticketing and passenger control are through Automatic Fare Collection System, which is introduced in the country for the first time. NEET 2020: Delhi Metro to start trains from 6 am this Sunday Generally, services used to start at 8 am on Sundays before the lockdown. — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) September 7, 2020. After being 'locked down' for nearly six months, the Delhi Metro service is all set to resume from 7 September. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Copyright © HT Digital Streams Limited All rights reserved. UPDATED: September 12, 2020 07:54 IST. Delhi has reported a recent uptick in cases and fatalities after the numbers dipped briefly. 14-05-2020. It has state-of-art air-conditioned coaches. The DMRC chief said that in first stage, Delhi Metro services will operate in two shifts. It's India's largest rapid transport system - it carried 2.7 million passengers a day before the lockdown. — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) May 11, 2020 During the nation-wide lockdown, a few metro stations were permitted to remain open but only on certain conditions. India coronavirus: Nearly one in four in Delhi had Covid-19, study says, Fighting the 'stigma' of dementia in Asian families. Metro authorities say the concourse, passages, platforms, stairs, escalators, hand rails and toilets will be disinfected every four hours. It's the oldest line and also the busiest, with a daily footfall of around 1.45 million. However, stations in containment zones would remain closed. On Sunday, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that he has requested the central government to re-open Delhi Metro in a "phased manner" as the coronavirus situation in the National Capital is improving. ALSO READ: Contactless frisking, restricted entry: CISF's plan for Delhi Metro. Delhi Metro is a world-class metro. Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram. unlock 1.0 Unlock 1: Delhi's metros, malls prepare to open in Phase 3. In the first phase starting Monday, trains will run for four hours in the morning, beginning 07:00 IST, and for four hours in the evening, ending at 20:00 IST. To ensure reliability and safety in train operations, it is equipped with the most modern communication and train control system. New Delhi: The Delhi Metro finally resumed operations on Monday after a hiatus of more than five months due to coronavirus-induced lockdown in the national capital.The services are being resumed in a graded manner and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is taking all necessary measures to ensure safe travel for people amid COVID-19 pandemic. Only a limited number of station gates will open to avoid a rush of passengers - stations usually have four entry and exit gates. It is by far the largest and busiest metro in India, and second oldest after the Kolkata Metro. (PTI) Delhi Metro resumed services on all routes with the reopening of Airport Express Line on Saturday after a hiatus of … Further details on the Metro functioning and its usage by the general public will be shared once the detailed SOP on Metros is issued," a statement by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) read. The Metro was supposed to roll the following day onward in a staggered manner, but the Delhi government announced a complete lockdown and, subsequently, the nationwide lockdown came into effect on the midnight of March 24. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. © 2020 BBC. According to the plan, stations on the Yellow Line and Blue Line, having 116 and 195 gates each, will have 39 and 69 gates open respectively. Forty five stations have been provided with machines, which will screen commuters and sanitise their hands. The over 4.2 km-long Grey Line of Delhi Metro, which will connect urban village area of Najafgarh to the rapid transit network, will be opened for services on Friday, officials said. ð#MetroBackOnTrack pic.twitter.com/mIuVK9wHGp. ... (247 mile)-long metro will open in a phased manner over the week, eventually servicing all 285 stations. 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Read about our approach to external linking. .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}India coronavirus: Nearly one in four in Delhi had Covid-19, study says. September 12, 2020. The Delhi Metro will operate the Yellow Line, which runs from Samaypur Badli in North Delhi to the HUDA City Centre in Haryana's Gurugram, which is adjacent to the national capital. A few happy faces from our first journey after more than 5 months. 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