Ridership on Metro trains across cities crossed the 1 lakh mark on Wednesday, the third day of operations after a five-month break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry officials.
Metro operations in cities began in a graded manner on Monday, except in Maharashtra, after being suspended in March in the wake of the spread of COVID-19 and the nationwide lockdown.
With all lines yet to open and hours of operation still limited, the Metro networks had recorded a ridership of 1,22,390 on Wednesday with social distancing and other norms for prevention of COVID-19 spread being followed, Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry Secretary Durga Shanker Mishra said. Prior to the pandemic, Metro ridership in the country had reached 80 lakh, with about 60 lakh of that being on the Delhi Metro.
The Delhi Metro has been restarting operations in a staggered manner, with all lines set to be working by September 12.
On Monday, when only one line of the Delhi Metro was opened, the total ridership in the country was 56,000, Mr. Mishra said. Three more lines were reopened on Wednesday.
You have reached your limit for free articles this month.
To get full access, please subscribe.
Already have an account ? Sign in
Show Less Plan
Subscription Benefits Include
Today's Paper
Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.
Faster pages
Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.
Unlimited Access
Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.
Dashboard
A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.
Personalised recommendations
A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.
Briefing
We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day.
*Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print. Our plans enhance your reading experience.
A letter from the Editor
Dear subscriber,
Thank you!
Your support for our journalism is invaluable. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings.
The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler.
We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.
Suresh Nambath
