As metro train services will resume from tomorrow from September 7 in a graded manner after nearly six months of the shutdown, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) introduced a new travel protocol for commuters in view of COVID-19. DMRC has advised commuters to account an extra 10 to 15 minutes for their daily commute. All the metro commuters need to be aware of the new travel protocol amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot visited Rajiv Chowk to inspect preparations made to start Metro services from tomorrow. “I appeal to passengers to follow all protocols while travelling. But I would also advise people to not take the metro unless very necessary,” he said.

Initially, entry/exit of passengers will be permitted only through one or two identified Gates at each station. List of all such earmarked Gate numbers at each station is available on the Delhi metro website and official social media handles (Twitter & Facebook – @ officialDMRC) of DMRC for public information.

Wearing of face mask will be mandatory for all commuters during entry into the stations/trains and during the entire journey.

Use of ‘Aarogya Setu App’ for updating health status by passengers will be advisable.

All passengers will be required to undergo thermal screening and hand sanitisation at the entry/frisking point itself. Thermal screening will be done manually by ‘Thermal guns’.

Passengers having temperature or sign of Covid-19 will not be allowed to travel. They will be directed to report to the nearest medical centre.

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