The pandemic is far from coming to an end and the chances of a vaccine also seem bleak but the Delhi government has now opened the metro trains nearly after five months. The metro services were closed all across the nation due to the country-wide lockdown.

Now, the metro trains are up and running across all cities but with the only limited operation. The people are supposed to follow strict metro regulations amid pandemic to contain the spreading of the virus.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also took to Twitter saying, "happy that the Metro is starting from today and "good arrangements" have been made, the Chief Minister put in a word of caution and said, "We all should not be negligent in taking precautions". 

Check out the post here-

मुझे ख़ुशी है कि आज से मेट्रो शुरू हो रही है। मेट्रो ने अच्छे इंतज़ाम किए हैं। हम सबको भी सावधानी बरतने में कोई लापरवाही नहीं करनी। https://t.co/bFUz9XXk74

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 7, 2020

A commuter told ANI, “Passengers need to take all precautions while travelling. Service hours should be gradually extended.” However, Delhi metro posted happy faces of passengers while they were seen commuting in Delhi Metro comfortably.

A few happy faces from our first journey after more than 5 months. #MetroBackOnTrack pic.twitter.com/mIuVK9wHGp

— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) September 7, 2020

People also said that it is a great move by the Delhi government and passengers just have to follow some precautionary rules to keep themselves safe.

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." pic.twitter.com/f6I3Z2aGxH

— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2020

Here’s what people have to say about the government’s decision to open Metro trains amid a pandemic-

All the best !

— Prince Aggarwal (@freakishmee92) September 7, 2020

As long as re-opening metros does not lead to a surge in cases, it is fine. It is an aspect that should be regularly noted in order to see if its safe to open public transport.

— Reyansh Madan (@madan_reyansh) September 7, 2020

Great Effort...

— Anil Kumar Dalal (@anil_dalal1501) September 7, 2020

Challenging responsibility, good luck

— Lakhan singh Meena Khirkhira (@7870lakhan) September 7, 2020

@CMOMaharashtra @uddhavthackeray @mybmc When will the Mumbaikars see these happy faces in Metro!!!

— Mohit Andurkar (@mohitsmartlove) September 7, 2020

The Home Ministry has issued strict guidelines allowing Metro services in the country to resume operations in a graded manner. The rules revolve majorly around contactless travel in the metro and no tokens being issues. The passengers will only sit on alternate seats and will have to wear a mask at all times.

Stoppage time at each station has also increased to maintain proper social distancing. There will be no stoppage in containment zones according to the rules and regulations.

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