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It has been almost 60 days since the Delhi Metro hit the rail road. The 389-km-long network with 285 stations stands affected along with many sectors and services, due to the lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus.
When are the services likely to resume? What will be different when the metro rides begin again? Here’s all you need to know.
When will the Delhi Metro re-open?
The metro services will remain shut till 31 May. So far, there are no official statements on when the metro will actually open.
Who will decide when the metro resumes service?
The call on resumption of metro services will be taken by the central government. It is neither taken by Delhi government nor the Delhi Metrio Rail Corporation (DMRC).
But has DMRC said anything about resuming services?
The DMRC has said that it is "fully prepared" to resume services, even within a short notice.
How will metro travel change once the services resume?
The DMRC has framed guidelines, for when travel resumes. According to the guidelines:
How will DMRC ensure social distancing is maintained inside the metro?
According to a report in The Indian Express:
Is it mandatory to have Aarogya Setu app for travelling in the Delhi metro?
Earlier in May, the Centre had written to metro operators across the counrty and asked them to try and roll out QR-code enabled ticketing.
They asked for this code to be linked to Aarogya Setu app, so that only those who are marked "safe" can enter the metro. However, there has been no clarity on this beyond the Centre's notification. Watch this space for more updates.
What about ticket counters? How can we maintain social distance there?
While ticket counters will not be completely done away with, passengers will be encouraged to use smart cards.
(With inputs from The Indian Express. This copy will be updated when more details emerge.)
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