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DMRC resumes full services, 114 commuters penalised for violating norms

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.

Trials for 2 lines of Mumbai Metro to start in January, opening in May 2021

Metro projects of over 337 km are being carried out in the megapolis, which has only one operational line in the over 10-km Ghatkopar to Versova stretch at present

In pics: Delhi Metro Blue, Pink Lines return to track; know timings & more

While nearly 15,500 passengers availed the Yellow Line and Rapid Metro combined on Monday, the figures stood at nearly 17,600 on Tuesday

Jaipur Metro services likely to resume from third week of September

The Jaipur Metro is likely to resume its operations from the third week of September, after a gap of nearly six months in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, an official said

In pics: Few commuters, some glitches as Metro services resume after 6 months

New smart cards could be purchased at customer care centres or ticket counters using cashless modes of payment

Face masks to be made available on payment basis at 3 Noida Metro stations

Commuters have also been warned of a fine of Rs 500 if found without face mask and Rs 100 for spitting in trains and on metro premises

Unlock 4: Bengaluru Metro to resume operations tomorrow in a phased manner

In the Purple Line, the trains will run for six hours till September 10 only during the peak hours -- three hours in the morning from 8 am to 11 am and 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm

UV tech to sanitise Lucknow Metro tokens as services restart tomorrow

Social distancing markers have been placed on alternate seats to maintain sufficient gap between passengers inside the train

Dates for resuming Kolkata Metro services to be fixed shortly: Official

Earlier in the day, Indrani Banerjee, the spokesperson of Kolkata Metro, said the state government has proposed developing a system for issuing e-passes to commuters

In pictures: Delhi Metro gearing up to resume services on Sept 7

After five months, Delhi Metro will commence operations from September 7, in a graded manner

Traveling in metro post lockdown? Don't miss these recent guidelines

Starting September 7, most metro rail services across the country will be resumed. Here's a set of guidelines you need to follow

This is how Delhi Metro plans to safeguard passengers from Covid-19

The operator is ready with a plan of action for safe operations when the services restart on September 7

Planning to travel by metro? Here's a list of things you need to know

After a halt of more than 5 months, Delhi Metro will commence operations from September 7, in a graded manner. The services will start from some stations for a limited period of time

Bengaluru metro to begin ops from Sept 7 with fix timing, limited seatings

Further, from September 11, 2020 trains on both the lines will operate from 7 am to 9 pm with a peak hour frequency of 5 minutes and non-peak hour frequency of 10 minutes

SPOs for commuter safety on Metro Rails to be shared soon, sasy MoHUA

A meeting to discuss standard operation protocols (SOPs) for the functioning of metro rails across the country from September 7 was held on Tuesday.The meeting was presided by the Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Durga Shanker Mishra, and CEOs of several metro corporations took part in it."As per MHA's Unlock 4 guidelines, Metro rails are allowed to operate across India from September 7, 2020. Today we had an extensive discussion with CEOs of Metro Companies across the country on the SOP to ensure full safety of commuters. SOPs will be finalised and shared soon," the Secretary, MoHUA's account read.The Home Ministry, in its Unlock 4 guidelines, gave permission to the functioning of metro rails across the country in a graded manner. The guidelines gave more relaxations in the restrictions enforced to contain the spread of COVID-19.

European Investment Bank to give Euro 650 million for Kanpur Metro

Agreement is step towards 'sustained relation' with European institute, says Indian government

Unlock 4: Metro trains, political meetings to be allowed in Karnataka

Metro train services will resume in Karnataka in a graded manner from Sept 7 while political, social and religious congregations of up to 100 people will be permitted as part of Unlock-4 guidelines

Bus services open up, e-Pass system dropped as Tamil Nadu eases curbs

There will be no 'complete lockdown' across the state September onwards, state govt says

Unlock 4: Metro services from Sept 7; schools, colleges to remain closed

Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres (excluding open air theatre) and similar places will continue to remain shut

Unlock 4: Noida Metro services to resume after five months from Sept 7

Services of the Noida-Greater Noida Metro rail, which were shut down five months ago amid Covid-19 outbreak, will resume from September 7, officials said