Copyright © 2021 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Metro stations to remain open in Delhi today New Delhi, Aug 26 : Six metro stations in central Delhi, which were earlier announced to be closed due to security concerns over a … At Kashmere gate bus terminal, gate no 7 and 4 will be open for entry or exit. Approximately 7,500 passengers availed the services of Delhi Metro which resumed its operations on Monday in a calibrated manner, after 169 days of shutdown due to coronavirus, according to a statement by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). "Entry and exit gates … #MetroBackOnTrackpic.twitter.com/mIuVK9wHGp, Bengaluru Metro resumes service with Purple Line as part of Unlock 4.0.Trains will operate between 8-11 am and 4:30-7:30 pm with a frequency of five minutes pic.twitter.com/4jc4ihwnqi. Delhi Traffic Alert: Several metro stations have been shut in Delhi today in the wake of massive protests over the amended Citizenship Bill. Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar stations on the Pink Line Metro will remain closed and trains are being terminated at Welcome Metro Station. Earlier in the morning, the DMRC had closed gates of seven metro stations, including Jamia Millia, Jama Masjid and Munirka @umasudhir reports. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Indias first-ever driverless train operations on Delhi Metros Magenta Line (Janakpuri West – Botanical Garden) on Monday (December … In phase 1, metro services resumed on Yellow Line connecting Samaypur Badli to Huda City Centre and Rapid Metro in Gurugram from 7 am to 11 am. The US, with 62 lakh cases, has the most number of cases in the world. Pre-booking of tickets encouraged on MakeMyTrip, PhonePe, GoIbibo, Pay TM. The frequency of trains will be regulated to avoid crowding at stations and in trains. Along with these, metro stations of Patel Chowk, Lok Kalyan Marg, Udyog Bhawan, ITO, Pragati Maidan, and Khan Market are also closed. Similarly, trains within the state also resumed services after a break of about two months, PTI reported. New Delhi: The Delhi Metro services will mostly be closed, except for few a hours, on Monday as part of precautionary measures to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic, officials said on Sunday. The last train will depart from these stations at 11 am. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation tweets at 8.10pm, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation tweets at 7.28pm, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation tweets at 5.40pm, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation tweets at 4pm. Trains will not be halting at these stations. Platforms and key hub stations, including Rajiv Chowk, wore a deserted look, eateries remained closed and the ambience far removed from the usual hustle-and-bustle as the Delhi metro services resumed on Monday after a 169-day hiatus triggered by the COVID-19 epidemic. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation: Entry and exit gates at all stations, except Jama Masjid, Jaffrabad and Maujpur-Babarpur have been opened. We have made all arrangements to make travel safe for the commuters," said Mr Garg. Blue Line: Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Pragati Maidan. Only asymptomatic people are allowed to board trains and stations at containment zones will stay shut. During this period, everyone can travel and no identification will be required at the time of entry, … The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) tweeted, “Security Update - Entry & exit gates of Jamia Millia Islamia and Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh are closed. "All entry & exit gates of Vishwavidyalaya, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan and Lok Kalyan Marg are open," the DMRC tweeted. The next five days will see a staggered resumption of service in other lines. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service, The Times of India and BYJU’s #KeepLearning initiative offers an opportunity for parents, students and teachers to overcome e-learning challenges and optimise their learnings, Covid-19: Vaccination dry run in Delhi tomorrow. The passengers have been asked to download the Aarogya Setu app on their smartphones and will undergo thermal checks at stations. Services from 8-10 am will be available at a normal frequency as on regular days. "Entry & exit gates at all stations have been opened. @jsamdaniel reports. New Delhi: Metro services have resumed in select cities of the country today, with protective measures against the coronavirus. Normal service has resumed. Trains will not stop in containment zones. Violet Line: Mandi House, Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate, Khan Market, Janpath. Chandni Chowk metro station, which services the Old Delhi railway station, would be accessible from gate no 5, … A colour-coded e-pass system using a mobile phone has been developed by a technology solutions company in Kolkata for ensuring that a maximum of 400 passengers board a Metro Railway train in the city to maintain COVID-19 health safety protocol after it resumes service. Red Line: Dilshad Garden The line operating from LB Nagar to Miyapur has been opened today with protective measures against the coronavirus. Ten Metro stations in Central Delhi were closed down today for an indefinite period as a precautionary measure by Delhi Police to prevent agitators from reaching India Gate to … NEW DELHI: Five Delhi Metro stations in the North East district where violence broke out on Monday will remain closed on Tuesday, metro officals said. Delhi Metro today has a current operational network covering 156 kms approx. Earlier in the morning, DMRC opened Jamia Millia Islamia and Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh metro stations. However, the following corridors are not yet operational and their status is as below: The Airport Express Link which will connect New Delhi Railway Station with Dwarka Sector 21 via the IGI Airport is not yet operational. in Delhi and the National Capital Region (Gurgaon and Noida) with 132 operational stations. Delhi Metro has advised people to travel light and avoid carrying metallic items. Delhi Metro’s busiest corridor, Blue Line, and Pink Line open today Fast-track: How trains are readied for next shift in just 40 minutes Neeti Mohan-Rahul Dua go #FullOn with Galaxy F41. Watch | Hyderabad Metro resumes from September 7 in a graded manner. Updates: After Nearly 6-Months, Delhi Metro Services Resumes With Social Distancing. Closed Metro Stations, Delhi Traffic: Get Ready for Republic Day. With 42,04,613 confirmed cases, India has surpassed Brazil to become the second-most affected nation from the virus. When you want to be in the know on the go, Times City is here to help. All Delhi Metro stations are open and running normal services except for Jaffrabad and Maujpur-Babarpur stations which are closed, DMRC said … A policeman stands guard at India Gate C-hexagon. The second shift begins from 4 pm to 8 pm, ANI reported. New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Thursday closed gates of seven more metro stations in view of protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), in its official release, said that trains will terminate at Welcome metro station. It has state-of-art air-conditioned coaches. pic.twitter.com/4pVnXoHYra, Kerala: Services of Kochi Metro resume with #COVID19 protocols in place as part of #Unlock4 guidelines.In the first phase, metro trains will run at intervals of 20 minutes from 7 am to 8 pm. Metro services have resumed in select cities of the country today, with protective measures against the coronavirus. Bengaluru's Namma Metro on Monday resumed its service with Purple Line as part of Unlock 4. Delhi Metro resumed services today after a hiatus of nearly six months A host of measures are being taken by the DMRC to ensure safe travel for people New Delhi: 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 busy Rajiv Chowk metro station, Vishwavidyalaya, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan and Lok Kalyan Marg stations were also opened for public. Now, the entry and exit gates of 14 Delhi Metro stations are closed for commuters. Use of cash transactions and tokens will be discouraged. pic.twitter.com/DeWP2jgDKd, Watch | Chennai Metro resumes services today with strict restrictions. Trains will operate between 8 am to 11 am and 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm with a frequency of five minutes. Follow our special coverage of Coronavirus pandemic in India and get news updates from around the world. Hyderabad Metro has also resumed operations after five months. The frequency of trains will be regulated to avoid crowding at stations and in trains. According to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) spokesperson, four metro stations – Race Course, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan and Khan Market – will remain closed from 8 … Delhi Metro Rail Corporation tweets at … At New Delhi railway station, gate no 5 at the Ajmeri gate exit will be open for passengers. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation had closed the entry and exit gates of 13 stations for several hours in view of the violent protests near New Friends' Colony. The metro stations that have been closed so far are: Yellow Line: Rajiv Chowk, Chawri Bazar. Central Secretariat and Udyog Bhawan metro stations will be closed from 6 am to 12 pm on Saturday, 26 January. The metro authorities of Delhi, Noida, Chennai, Kochi, Bengaluru, Mumbai Line-1, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Maha Metro (Nagpur), Kolkata, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh have prepared their standard operating procedures. Delhi Metro runs with doors open between Chawri Bazar and Kashmiri Gate -Watch video. Ticketing and passenger control are through Automatic Fare Collection System, which is introduced in the country for the first time. The first metro trains departed from Bayyappana Halli metro station to Mysore Road at 9 am today. I am happy to see that the passengers are confident about travelling in Delhi Metro. 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(Ramesh Pathania/Mint) Delhi Metro latest update: Currently, 16 stations … Station employees frequently sanitised areas of the metro station and ensured social distancing norms, even as very few commuters opted for the metro services on the first day. The Delhi metro, which has the most extensive network, has deployed 1,000 extra staff across the network to assist passengers. Pink Line: Jaffrabad, Shiv Vihar, Maujpur-Baburpur, Johri Enclave. Delhi metro update on metro stations closed today | Photo Credit: Representative Image. After a five-month plus hiatus, the Chennai Metro Rail services and long distance buses linking various districts in Tamil Nadu recommenced operations on Monday. "I travelled from Malviya Nagar to Rajiv Chowk, today. Of massive protests over the amended Citizenship Bill Rohit Sharma Laughs it Off, `` Who are you?. Tickets encouraged on MakeMyTrip, PhonePe, GoIbibo, Pay TM Brazil to the. 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