Delhi metro trains services guidelines: Everything you should know before taking a trip

Delhi metro service guidelines: After the government announced that metro services will resume operations from September 7, most metro corporations have come up with their set of rules for smooth functioning. To avoid overcrowding at the stations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday released a set of new guidelines. These include maintaining social distance and wearing masks along with other measures.  

As per the guidelines, the entry and exit gates of metro rail networks at containment zones will remain shut, and waiting time will increase are among some of the guidelines. Metro stations in COVID-19 containment zones will, however, remain closed when services resume from September 7.

Social Distancing is a Must

Metro trains will not stop at stations where passengers are found not maintaining social distancing. Wearing a face mask will be mandatory during travel on Metro trains and masks will be provided to passengers on payment basis at stations.

Operations in Shifts  

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) chief Mangu Singh said in the first stage, Delhi Metro services will operate in two shifts -- 7-11 am and 4-8 pm. In the second stage, trains will be available from 7 am to 1 pm and from 4 pm to 10 pm, he said, adding that normal operations will resume from September 12.

In phase 1, on September 7, Yellow Line from Samaypur Badli to Huda City Centre will resume operations, DMRC chief Mangu Singh said.

On September 9, Blue Line or Line-3/4 (Blue Line) connecting Dwarka Sec-21 in Delhi and Noida Electronic City/Vaishali; and Pink Line or Line 7 connecting Majlis Park and Shiv Vihar will resume operations, following the same schedule as for the Yellow Line.

On September 10, Red Line or Line 1 from Rithala to Shaheed Sthal New Bus Adda; Green Line or Line 5 from Kirti Nagar/Inderlok to Brig. Hoshiar Singh (Bahadurgarh); and Violet Line or Line 6 from Kashmere Gate to Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh) will also resume services with the same timings.

Stage 2 and 3 of Metro Resumption

In stage-2, kicking in from September 11, Magenta Line or Line 8 from Janakpuri West to Botanical Garden; and Grey Line or Line 9 from Dwarka to Najafgarh will also be made operational. The trains in stage two will operate in batches of six-hour each from 7 AM to 1 PM and 4-10 PM, the DMRC said.

From September 12, stage three will set in, and in addition to lines made operational in stage one and stage two, Airport Express Line from New Delhi to Dwarka Sec-21 will also resume service, officials said.

The passengers should also know that only smart card and cashless transactions will be allowed.