Page 24 - Delhi Metro

All retail outlets on metro premises say they can't pay us: Delhi Metro MD

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

EIA must before construction above Bhikaji Cama metro station: NGT

The National Green Tribunal has said Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) and carrying capacity studies must be carried out beforeconstruction above the Bhikaji Cama Place metro station here by DMRC. The green panel took note of a report filed byPrincipal Chief Conservator of Forest which said inspection at the metro station at Bhikaji Cama Place was conducted along with the officers of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Delhi Development Authority. According to the report, during the site visit, DMRC presented Traffic Impact Assessment study for the proposed commercial development on the metro station at BhikajiCama Place. As per study, there will be increment in the traffic load on the roads around the metro station and additional Project Development complex will generate insignificant traffic during peak hours. Adjacent to this project site, on the Northern side the low density residential settlement for the Government Employees at 'Netaji Nagar' is being developed as high density

Lack of transport and office space makes companies stick to work from home

Lack of public transport for employees to reach office is a major hurdle for companies to resume normal office routine

'Mission Begin Again': Mumbai remains shut while India begins to unlock

Maharashtra and Rajasthan turned out to be the outliers

Delhi govt eager to resume Metro services soon, says transport minister

During the lockdown, trains are being tested to ascertain whether the systems are working properly or not, added the Minister

Delhi HC directs DMRC to take steps to maintain social distancing once metro services resume

The court said that the compartments are packed to the gills, which can be dangerous in the current COVID-19 pandemic situation

Lockdown 4.0: Kejriwal wants Modi to allow public transport, pvt offices

Wants religious places, gyms, cinema halls to remain closed, complete ban on all activities in containment zones

Delhi to 'work hard', resume economic activities Monday, says Kejriwal

he said that most people suggested that schools, colleges, spa, swimming pools, and malls should not be opened post May 17, and there should be just limited operation of metro services

Covid-19 outbreak: Metro operators lose Rs 700 crore amid lockdown

DMRC to have the largest chunk of revenue loss estimated at Rs 700 cr

Railways' move to suspend services contradicts social distancing message

The Railways' decision to abruptly suspend passenger services contradicts the government and health experts' social distancing message

Delhi Lockdown: Things you need to know before stepping out from home

The CM also directed private firms to give compulsory paid leave to all employees, including contractual - until the end of March

Mumbai local trains, Delhi Metro shut till Mar 31 as states battle Covid-19

While the number of confirmed cases in Delhi stand at 27, including a death, Maharashtra reported highest cases in the country at 64

Covid-19: Delhi Metro on a cautious ride, to reduce services on Monday

Train services will run for two hours at a frequency of 20 minutes, starting Monday 6 am

Coronavirus outbreak dips volume of passengers in Delhi Metro: DMRC

On Friday, the DMRC announced that in view of the 'Janata Curfew' on Sunday there will be no metro services on that day

'Janata curfew': India readies for a complete lockdown on Sunday

Taxi services have been exempted from the transport shutdown. There will be other measures like complete shutdown of gyms, bars, restaurants, cinema halls, swimming pools and malls on Sunday

Coronavirus: India reports 50 fresh cases, total number climbs to 223

West Bengal and Punjab reported two cases each while Pondicherry and Chandigarh Punjab have reported one case each

Covid-19: Delhi metro services to be closed on Sunday over 'Janata Curfew'

The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital on Thursday rose to 14, according to the Delhi Health Department

No standing passengers, alternate seats to be left vacant: DMRC advisory

The advisory added that commuters should travel in metro only when it is "essential and unavoidable"

Mind the gap: Delhi Metro issues coronavirus dos, don'ts for commuters

Any passenger who has symptoms similar to those infected by the virus are strictly advised to avoid travel by the metro or any other mode of public transport, the statement said

It's important that we don't forget the other deadly virus afflicting us

It's still stalking riot-affected Northeast Delhi, writes Anjali Puri, after recent visits to destroyed neighbourhoods and fearful camps. Let's not forget it