The metro train services in the capital city of Delhi resumed services on Monday after experiencing a shut down for more than five months imposed to contain the spread of novel coronavirus.

The metro services are to begin in a phased manner and on Monday, Yellow Line that connects Samaypur Badli in Delhi to the HUDA City Centre in Gurgaon began operation.&nbsp;

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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has decided to resume services with Yellow Line or Line 2 and Rapid Metro and the entire operations are scheduled to begin in three phases from September 7 to September 12.&nbsp;

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Officials have said that in the first stage, Delhi Metro will run for four hours each from 7-11 am in the morning and 4-8 pm in the evening.&nbsp;

Check out some of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOFs) issued by the government of India for the resumption of metro services.&nbsp;

1. The wearing of face masks are mandatory for all the passengers and metro staff.&nbsp; 
2. Only asymptomatic people will be allowed to travel following a thermal screening at the entry of a metro station.&nbsp; 
3. Passengers will be encouraged to use smart cards/ online transactions for boarding a metro train. Tokens/ tickets will only be issued after proper sanitisation.&nbsp; 
4. Sanitizers to made available at the entry points of the metro stations.&nbsp; 
5. Passengers are advised to carry minimum luggage and avoid carrying metallic items.&nbsp; 
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The metro train services in the capital city of Delhi resumed services on Monday after experiencing a shut down for more than five months imposed to contain the spread of novel coronavirus.

The metro train services in the capital city of Delhi resumed services on Monday after experiencing a shut down for more than five months imposed to contain the spread of novel coronavirus. The metro services are to begin in a phased manner and on Monday, Yellow Line that connects Samaypur Badli in Delhi to the HUDA City Centre in Gurgaon began operation. Also read | India Unlock 4.0: Metro rail services to restart from September 7; schools, universities to remain closed The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has decided to resume services with Yellow Line or Line 2 and Rapid Metro and the entire operations are scheduled to begin in three phases from September 7 to September 12. Also read | Berlin metro to change derogatory station name by end of year Officials have said that in the first stage, Delhi Metro will run for four hours each from 7-11 am in the morning and 4-8 pm in the evening. Check out some of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOFs) issued by the government of India for the resumption of metro services. 1. The wearing of face masks are mandatory for all the passengers and metro staff. 2. Only asymptomatic people will be allowed to travel following a thermal screening at the entry of a metro station. 3. Passengers will be encouraged to use smart cards/ online transactions for boarding a metro train. Tokens/ tickets will only be issued after proper sanitisation. 4. Sanitizers to made available at the entry points of the metro stations. 5. Passengers are advised to carry minimum luggage and avoid carrying metallic items.

Delhi Metro resumes services: Here is a list of SOPs that you should know

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lifeline-of-delhi-ncr-delhi-metro-completes-17-years-of-operations-270188">Delhi Metro Rail Corporation</a> (DMRC) on Monday said that the exit gates of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-metro-stations-resume-services-in-delhi-269436">Rajiv Chowk</a> metro station will be closed after 9 pm on New Year's Eve (December 31), in a bid to avoid overcrowding at the station. 
 
The DMRC, in its official release, however, said that the entry at the station will be allowed till the timing of the last train.

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"To ease overcrowding on New Year's Eve (December 31, 2019), exit from Rajiv Chowk Metro station will not be allowed after 9 PM onwards. However, the entry of passengers will be allowed until the departure of the last train. Commuters are requested to plan their journey accordingly," DMRC's press release read. 
 
The decision has been taken in mind considering a large number of people who arrive at Connaught Place for parties organised to welcome the new year. 
 
Rajiv Chowk is one of the busiest stations of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-a-smart-city-and-what-does-it-mean-for-urban-india-270444">Delhi Metro</a> as it serves as an interchange of the Blue and Yellow lines.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Monday said that the exit gates of Rajiv Chowk metro station will be closed after 9 pm on New Year's Eve (December 31), in a bid to avoid overcrowding at the station.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Monday said that the exit gates of Rajiv Chowk metro station will be closed after 9 pm on New Year's Eve (December 31), in a bid to avoid overcrowding at the station. The DMRC, in its official release, however, said that the entry at the station will be allowed till the timing of the last train. New Year Eve Update To ease overcrowding on New Year's Eve (31 December 2019), exit from Rajiv Chowk metro station will not be allowed after 9 PM onwards. Entry of passengers will be allowed till the departure of last train. Please plan your journey accordingly. — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) December 30, 2019 × "To ease overcrowding on New Year's Eve (December 31, 2019), exit from Rajiv Chowk Metro station will not be allowed after 9 PM onwards. However, the entry of passengers will be allowed until the departure of the last train. Commuters are requested to plan their journey accordingly," DMRC's press release read. The decision has been taken in mind considering a large number of people who arrive at Connaught Place for parties organised to welcome the new year. Rajiv Chowk is one of the busiest stations of the Delhi Metro as it serves as an interchange of the Blue and Yellow lines.

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