Metro train services resume across country after 5 months

Metro train services resumed in a graded manner across the country today, except in Maharashtra, after being closed for over five months due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. In accordance with the Centre’s guidelines, the Metro train services resumed in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Noida, Lucknow and Noida on Monday with safety measures in place to check the spread of Covid-19.The Home Ministry had recently issued guidelines allowing Metro services in the country to resume operations in a graded manner -- over five months after services were suspended as the lockdown was imposed in India.People taking the #DelhiMetro on the first day of resumption of services say, "It is a very good move. Metro rail helps save time and money. Passengers need to take all precautions while travelling. Service hours should be gradually extended.