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New Delhi, Oct 26 (PTI) More than 400 gates at Delhi Metro stations across the network have been gradually reopened since June 7 when services were resumed last after improvement in the coronavirus situation, an official said on Tuesday.
The DMRC network"s current span is nearly 392 km with 286 stations (including the Noida–Greater Noida Metro Corridor and Rapid Metro, Gurgaon).Metro services were suspended for several weeks in view of the rising cases amid the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) services were fully suspended since May 10 in view of the Coronavirus-induced lockdown in the capital.
It was first imposed on April 19, and successively extended by the city government.
The services had run partially, catering only to people from the field of essential services.
The Delhi Metro resumed services from June 7 after a hiatus of four weeks in view of the improved pandemic situation in the national capital, albeit with 50 per cent seating capacity and no provision for standing travel for commuters.