Delhi Metro to Reopen on 7 September: Check Timings, Routes, FAQ

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After a five-month shutdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Wednesday, 2 September, announced that metro services will resume in Delhi in three graded stages from 7 September.

Check the detail routes and timings below:

Delhi Metro Operation Hours and Routes from 7-10 September and onwards(Photo Courtesy: DMRC/Twitter)

Delhi Metro Operation Hours and Routes on 11 September and onwards(Photo Courtesy: DMRC/Twitter)

Delhi Metro Operation Hours and Routes on 12 September and onwards(Photo Courtesy: DMRC/Twitter)

What Delhi metro routes will be operational on 7 September?

On 7 September, only those stations in Yellow Line will be operational.

However, metro stations in containment zones will not be allowed to reopen.

What are the Delhi Metro timings?

The services will resume with specific timings in a graded three stages manner starting 7 September

Stage 1: Between 7-9 September, metros will operate from 7 am to 11 am and then 4 pm to 8 pm between 7-10 September.

Stage 2: On 11 September, metros will operate in two shifts – 7 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 10 pm .

Stage 3: 12 September onwards, services will be operational throughout the day from 6 am to 11 pm.

What are the health and safety guidelines?

Check The Quint’s detailed FAQ on Delhi Metro health and safety guidelines issued by the DMRC.

The DMRC has also issued a new contactless smart card which comes with an auto top-up feature. This will enable the commuters to recharge the card automatically at automatic fare collection gates at the metro stations.