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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Masks, social distancing and temperature checks are mandatory according to the new rules. It's India's largest rapid transport system - it carried 2.7 million passengers a day before the lockdown. 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. | Photo Credit: Passengers will be allowed to sit on alternate seats or stand, maintaining adequate social distancing, according to the rules. A few happy faces from our first journey after more than 5 months. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings. But I am only carrying cash and was refused the Metro card. “I work at a cloth shop in Old Delhi and was going for work for the first time after lockdown opened since the Metro is now running. Only a limited number of station gates will open to avoid a rush of passengers - stations usually have four entry and exit gates. © 2021 BBC. The HUDA City Centre Metro station in Gurugram, one of the busiest with a footfall of around 1.5 lakh daily prior to lockdown, saw Metro staff and media persons outnumbering the commuters. Metro authorities say the concourse, passages, platforms, stairs, escalators, hand rails and toilets will be disinfected every four hours. Despite the risks, India continues to reopen because the economy is still reeling from the effects of a prolonged lockdown. But officials have released detailed rules to curb the spread of the virus. The govt has received over 5 lakh suggestions with which it will make a proposal to send to the Centre. VideoInside the world's richest esports player's mansion. The trains at the stations barely had 10-20 passengers each. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. Arvind Kejriwal requests Centre to re-open Delhi Metro on trial as 'coronavirus situation is under control'. Was Delhi gang rape India's #Metoo moment? We have been keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world that have a bearing on our health and wellbeing, our lives and livelihoods, during these difficult times. Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation tweets at … The parking lot of the station also wore a deserted look with just a dozen cars and bikes parked in the open. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. Under the first stage of resumption, services will be available from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. You have reached your limit for free articles this month. He was travelling to Delhi from IFFCO Chowk Metro Station in Gurugram. 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Read about our approach to external linking. Weekly quiz: What's the Sex and the City reboot called? *Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper, crossword and print. “With the cases on the rise, it is not the right time to open Metro service. Delhi resident Pooja Soni, art consultant, said: “Initially I was apprehensive and had thought that temperature checks and all will not be done properly.