Considering the current surge in COVID-19 situations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has decided to intensify its drive to reinforce the measures in order to guarantee social distancing as nicely as wearing face masks inside metro trains and stations. According to a statement issued by Delhi Metro, it is mandatory for all commuters to enter the metro station just after hand sanitization, thermal screening, face covered with a mask appropriately and observing social distancing in Metro premises all through their journey as per the current Covid Safety Protocol. As element of the intensified actions for containing novel coronavirus spread, entry at Delhi Metro stations will be regulated based on the social distancing, in particular at significant metro stations like Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Barakhamba Road, Patel Chowk, ITO, and so forth., for the duration of morning and evening peak hours.
While waiting in the queue at metro stations, commuters will be needed to wait on the marked social distancing circles/stripes. If it is located that the distancing is not observed at Delhi Metro stations, entry gates will be closed for commuters at these metro stations till the distancing is ensured by passengers. In order to guarantee that the Covid protocol is adhered by the passengers strictly, inside the Delhi Metro trains, the quantity of flying squads as nicely as the frequency of checking drives is getting improved and offenders will be penalized on the spot. Because of the strict reinforcement of the social distancing suggestions, commuters are advised to program their metro rail journey in advance and permit for extra time of 20 to 30 minutes for their commute. Those who have the flexibility to steer clear of overcrowding or lengthy wait for the duration of peak hours may well opt to travel for the duration of off peak hours.
The DMRC is also writing to the district administration in order to facilitate required help in guaranteeing social distancing as nicely as observing law and order outdoors Delhi Metro stations as there may well be a spike in commuters waiting outdoors the metro stations when waiting for their turn to enter stations in line with social distancing norms. Also, Delhi Metro officials posted at stations have been directed to intensify their inspection as nicely as guarantee that all the travel protocols are strictly complied by each the DMRC employees and the travelling public.