NEW METRO RAIL GUIDELINES

Trains to run at 5-minute intervals, frequency to be reviewed based on passenger traffic Social distancing markings to be in place in stations and inside trains for standing passengers. Seating capacity will be restricted with one seat between two being marked with an ‘X’ that must be left unoccupied. Social distancing would be monitored through CCTV by OCC, Station controller and Train Operators. Wearing of face mask mandatory for all passengers and staff. Metro Rail will make arrangements for supply of masks on payment basis to the persons arriving without mask. Suitable penalty as per regulation shall be imposed for any violation.

Only asymptomatic persons will be allowed to travel after thermal screening at entry into the stations. Symptomatic persons would be advised to go to nearby Covid Care Centre/Hospital for testing/medical attention.

Pedal type sanitisers will be kept at entry into the stations for use by passengers. People should also carry their own small bottles of sanitisers.

PPE kits and sanitizers to be provided to employees/security personnel.

Passenger frisking to continue as per Covid-19 safety protocols.

Parking spaces for Metro customers as per guidelines. Metro Rail will keep close liaison with State police, medical authorities and local administration for regulating crowd outside station and to deal with contingencies.