New Delhi, Aug 24 (UNI) The operation of Metro services is likely to resume in Unlock 4, a Government source said here on Monday.
The sources said that Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will soon come up with the guidelines for Unlock 4 for the opening of lockdown where the service of the Metro train may resume in a graded manner from September 1.
They also indicated that schools, colleges, cinema halls and bars are likely to remain closed till further orders.
Metro rail services were suspended following the nationwide lockdown announced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 24 to prevent the spread of COVID 19 pandemic.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejariwal on Sunday urged the Centre to resume the service as the coronavirus situation in the national capital has been improving.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has also indicated that once given nod from the Centre it will gear up to resume it services in Delhi.
“The DMRC shall be prepared to commence operations whenever directed by the government. All necessary guidelines in place to combat the spread of Covid-19 shall be implemented, and all efforts shall be made to make travel safe for our valued commuters," DMRC executive director Anuj Dayal was quoted as saying in a statement.
According to the DMRC sources, so far, the Delhi Metro has suffered a huge loss around Rs 1,300 crore since March due to COVID 19 pandemic.
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