Delhi Metro started operations after remaining shut since March 22 amid COVID-19 pandemic
New Delhi:
Delhi’s Rajiv Chowk metro station, one of many greatest interchange amenities in Delhi-NCR, witnessed a slight improve within the variety of commuters because the Blue Line resumed Wednesday, however meals retailers struggled to seek out clients amid the COVID-19 scare.
The Delhi Metro started operations with the Yellow Line after remaining shut since March 22. Nonetheless, fewer individuals travelled on the Metro on the primary day.
The trains are actually working for 4 hours every throughout morning and night.
On Wednesday, the interchange amenities started on Blue and Yellow Traces at 9 stations.
An worker of a meals outlet at Rajiv Chawk metro station mentioned it opened on Monday.
“In final three days, we’ve acquired solely three clients. All purchased water bottles. We’ve got completed a enterprise of Rs 150. We hope for a greater enterprise when all of the traces begin,” he informed information company Press Belief of India.
Individuals getting into the station had been getting their luggage sanitised by metro staff.
The Delhi Metro Rail Company made bulletins concerning the “dos and don’ts the travellers ought to observe.
“When you’ve got chilly, cough or fever, please do not take metro. Period of opening and shutting of metro doorways have been elevated for the comfort of commuters,” the announcer mentioned.
Whereas practically 15,500 passengers took Yellow Line and Fast Metro on Monday, the determine stood at practically 17,600 on Tuesday.
The DMRC has urged individuals to make use of the fast transport provided that urgently wanted.
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