The Delhi Metro resumed its full services on Saturday, with the Airport Express Line re-opening after a hiatus of over 170 days due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The flying squads campaign on all Metro lines brought out the defaulters
DMRC chief Mangu Singh appealed to commuters to follow staggered timings for travelling to break the peak hour rush and ensure social distancing
DMRC MD Mangu Singh said that running the metro at the current low capacity is not financially viable, but services have been resumed for the benefit of the people and to rekindle economic activity
DMRC had halted services on March 22, two days before the nationwide lockdown was announced
The DMRC and the commuters trod with caution amid the new normal in the rapid transport system with most stations wearing a deserted look
The operator is ready with a plan of action for safe operations when the services restart on September 7
SOP in the works, only 257 gates of total 671 Metro gates will open
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation claimed that it is ready for the resumption of services and would require a minimal time to get going after the green signal from the government
A valid coronavirus negative test report is required for all devotees coming from outside J&K for Vaishno Devi Yatra
Effective August perks halved for Delhi metro employees
The Union cabinet, in a meeting chaired by PM, had in March last year approved three out of the six corridors of the proposed Phase IV, which will further improve connectivity
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has suffered loss of nearly Rs 1,300 crore since the closure of services on March 22 due to the Covid-19 situation, sources said
In a Q&A, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation managing director Mangu Singh discusses the financial and operational challenges Delhi's transport lifeline faces, and the future of mass rapid transport systems
The Centre has asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to approach the city government for financial assistance for repayment of the soft loan it had taken from Japan International Cooperation Agency
Mass transit systems, Metros in over 50 cities, modernisation of the Railways network, semi-high speed and high-speed trains offer huge potential to further optimise the transport system, Joisar said
During the lockdown, trains are being tested to ascertain whether the systems are working properly or not, added the Minister
DMRC to have the largest chunk of revenue loss estimated at Rs 700 cr
While the number of confirmed cases in Delhi stand at 27, including a death, Maharashtra reported highest cases in the country at 64
Train services will run for two hours at a frequency of 20 minutes, starting Monday 6 am