Delhi Metro: Entry rules, travel guidelines and other things you need to know

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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.

Since a large number of people in the national capital depend on Delhi Metro for their daily travel, the DMRC has issued a slew of rules and guidelines for the commuters to follow.

As announced by the authorities, the Delhi Metro will be re-opened in three stages, which are as follows:

First stage – September 7 to 10

Metro services will operate in two shifts for four hours – 7 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 8 pm

Yellow Line will be functional from September 7

Blue, Pink Lines will resume from September 9

Green, Red and Violet Lines will begin operation from September 10

Stage 2 – September 11

Metro services will operate in two shifts for six hours – 7 am to 1 pm and 6 pm to 11 pm

Stage 3 – September 12 onwards

The Delhi Metro will start services in all lines from 6 am to 11 pm.

Here’s the list of guidelines for metro travel you need to know:

• Only one or two gates will be kept open for entry /exit of passengers at a station.
• Passengers are advised to check the earmarked Gate number/location well in advance from DMRC website.
• After the thermal screening, only asymptomatic passengers will be allowed to travel.
• Wearing of face mask is mandatory for commuters.
• The frequency of trains will be regulated to avoid overcrowding at the station.
• Passengers are advised to keep extra time of about 15 to 30 minutes for each travel.
• Commuters are encouraged to install and use the Aarogya Setu mobile app.
• Use of smart cards to be encouraged, however, tokens and paper slips can be used only after sanitization.
• There will be no metro service in containment zones.
• Passengers have been advised to travel with minimum luggage and avoid carrying metallic items for a faster frisking at entry points.