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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

Metro trains parked at a yard as Metro services are suspended following the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic in New Delhi on Thursday. Photo: ANI
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Passengers having temperature or sign of Covid-19 will not be allowed to travel. They will be directed to report to the nearest medical centre.

Jyoti Mukul New Delhi
The country’s largest metro train network that runs through the Delhi and National Capital Region has advised commuters to download the Union government’s Aarogya Setu application but has not made it mandatory. Wearing of masks or face cover is, however, compulsory.

Metro services across this country will be restarted in a graded manner from September 7 to 12, 2020. Interestingly, passengers can not carry hand sanitisers beyond 30 ml quantity. The advisory includes travelling with minimum luggage and avoiding carrying metallic items.   

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has also advised the public to take extra time of around

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