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Delhi Metro services likely to resume from June, says Deputy CM Sisodia

In an exclusive interview with ETV Bharat, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that Metro services in the national capital may resume from June 1. However, the final decision will be taken as per the guidelines of the Central govt.

Delhi Metro services likely to resume from June
Delhi Metro services likely to resume from June

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Published : May 27, 2020, 10:26 PM IST

Updated : May 29, 2020, 1:56 PM IST

Hyderabad (Telangana): Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia that Delhi Metro services are expected to resume services from June. Metro is a lifeline of Delhi as local trains are for Mumbai.

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia told ETV Bharat, "Metro services may resume from June 1. We are in constant talks with the Central Government. Earlier, Government had stated that metro services will not commence. We will decide as per the guidelines of the Central Government."

Delhi Metro services likely to resume from June, says Deputy CM Sisodia

The rapid transit system of Delhi Metro which ferries lakhs of passengers daily, connecting major cities like Gurugram and Noida has become a part and parcel of the life of the national capital.

In view of the coronavirus-induced lockdown, metro services in the national capital have been suspended since March 22 when the Janta curfew was observed. Delhi Metro staff are making pre-arrangements for thermal scanners to test the temperature of passengers and to ensure that social distancing will be maintained.

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Last Updated : May 29, 2020, 1:56 PM IST

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