500th U-Girder placed for the Priority Corridor of Kanpur Metro

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500th U-girder erection near Geeta Nagar Metro Station

KANPUR (Metro Rail News): 500th U-Girder has been erected successfully by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) for the 9 km long Priority Corridor running from IIT to Motijheel of Kanpur Metro Rail Project.

A total of 622 U-Girders are to be placed on the viaduct of 9 km, with nine elevated stations. The first U-Girder was erected in August last year and the 500th was placed in less than a year i.e. only in 312 days. The casting of these U-Girders is carrying out at the Lakhanpur Casting Yard and now only 38 more U-Girders are left to be cast.

The base work for the metro track on the viaduct is now completed for around 7 km out of the 9 km for the Priority Corridor. At the same time, track beams are ready for the eight out of the nine stations which will bear the load of the metro trains along with partial weight of the metro stations.

According to the Managing Director of UPMRC, Kumar Keshav, “I have full faith in our competency and dedication, with which we will keep our promise of finishing the Priority Corridor stretch and providing Metro services to the city on time.”

In Phase-1 of Kanpur Metro Rail project, two corridors will be built. The first corridor (Red Line), with length 23.7 km, will have 22 metro stations and the second corridor (Blue Line), with length 8.6 km, will have 8 metro stations. Trail run is expected to start on Priority Corridor by November this year.

Recently, preliminary work in the form of ‘Utility Identification and Diversion’ process has also commenced for the 8.621 km underground section of Kanpur Metro Rail Project. The team of engineers started work at the proposed Naveen Market metro station which is a part of Corridor-1 of Kanpur MRTS Project.

In March, Gulermak – SAM India won this contract for construction of 3.7 km tunnels and 4 stations at Chunniganj, Naveen Market, Bada Chauraha and Nayaganj with a combined value of INR 769.23 crore & USD 36.74 million with completion period of 36 months.

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The Futala Viewing Gallery project is in full flow in Nagpur.

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Futala Viewing Gallery to be completed soon — this picture is for presentation purposes

NAGPUR, (Metro Rail News): The Futala Viewing Gallery and cement concrete (CC) road project is progressing fast. It is a Central Road Fund (CRF) project with an estimated cost of Rs 113 crore. The project will be finished on schedule.

The project is divided into three parts

1) Projector Room with Viewing Gallery
2) Parking Plaza with Multiple Levels
3) Road Made of Cement and Concrete

Projector Room with a Viewing Gallery

The gallery is 350 meters long and has a seating capacity of 4,000 people. The Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) is creating a multimedia laser display in Futala Lake, which will be visible from the gallery. In addition to the gallery, a project room is being created for the exhibition. The gallery will be completely covered by a 350-meter-long tensile roof.
Parking will be available near the gallery. It will feature parking for 13 cars, 24 motorcycles, and 24 bicycles.

• Parking Plaza with Multiple Levels

A multilevel parking structure will be erected near the gallery so that visitors who come to see the show can park their cars. It’ll be a mechanised puzzle parking system. There will be 1,000 parking spaces for vehicles and 305 spaces for motorcycles.

• Cement Concrete Road

The road is 2.86 kilometers long. It runs along the Futala lake in the gallery’s backyard and on approaches. It is 18 m wide and 90 percent finished.

On June 15, the Nagpur Heritage Committee evaluated the proposal and found no objections. Previously, Maha Metro intended to build a traffic tunnel beneath the gallery in accordance with Public Works Department (PWD) directives.
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This tunnel, however, was abandoned in January 2019, and the final drawing approved by PWD in October 2019 did not contain it. According to NIT’s multimedia laser show expert, the tunnel wall below the gallery will have acoustical concerns as well as other technical issues. As a result, Maha Metro created a new design. Instead, a cement concrete road is being built behind the gallery under the revised plan.

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Piling work started for Agra Metro Depot Line

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22/06/2021

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Piling work started for Agra Metro Depot Line

AGRA (Metro Rail News): Construction of depot line for Agra Metro has begun with the commencement of piling work on the depot line with 13 piles already constructed so far.

This depot line is constructed for the Line-1 (14.24 km) of Agra Metro from Sikandra to Taj East Gate which is partly elevated (6.56 km) and partly underground (7.68 km) with 14 stations.

The depot line will connect the main line with the Metro Depot which is under construction at PAC Ground where metro trains will be stabled and maintained. For the depot line, a total of 139 piles, 39 pile capes and 34 piers will be constructed.

Regarding update on the construction of metro depot for Agra Metro on Line-1 at PAC ground, boundary wall of 1300 meters has been completed so far out of the total 2600 meters. Work for metro depot construction was awarded to Lisha Engineers Pvt. Ltd in October 2020 for a contract value of INR 112.63 crores and is expected to be completed by June, 2022.

Regarding update on the construction of the elevated section of the Priority Corridor between Taj East Gate to Fatehabad Road of Agra Metro, a total 34 pillars, 84 pile caps and 500 piles have been completed so far in record time.

The Priority Corridor of Agra Metro comprises construction of 6 km long section from Taj East Gate to Jama Masjid with six stations. Contract is awarded to Sam India Built Well Pvt. Ltd. for the elevated portion of length 3 km with 3 stations namely – Fatehabad Road, Basai & Taj East Gate. However, tender is still pending for the underground section of length of 3 km that will run from Jama Masjid to Taj Mahal with three underground stations.

Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has set a deadline of March 2024 to start operation of metro trains on the Priority Corridor.

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Long queues outside Delhi Metro stations is now a common phenomenon

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22/06/2021

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Long queues outside Delhi Metro stations

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): As Delhi Metro resume its services from 7th June, long queues of commuters outside Delhi Metro stations has become a common phenomenon, especially during peak hours.

Delhi Metro resumes its operations with 50% of the seating capacity and commuters are not allowed to stand. As Delhi eases lockdown restrictions which came as a great relief to the people, the passenger load has also increased significantly for Delhi Metro since 7th of June.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) also needs to make sure that all Covid-19 guidelines are followed by commuters for safe travel in metro and at the same time, commuters are also now complaining about the increased waiting period as the queues gets longer day by day and also demanding increase service of metro trains to reduce waiting time.

According to a DMRC official, “We are operating on 50% of the seating capacity and no standing passengers are allowed. We have increased the frequency of trains. Trains are now available at 2 to 5 minutes intervals during peak hours. In case the waiting time is more than 20 minutes, we are informing people about it through social media.”

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DMRC also stated that in order to ensure social distancing and compliance to 50% seating in trains, entry of passengers is allowed in limited and controlled manner. Drives are also being carried out to counsel or sensitise passengers. Announcements are being made in trains in this regard.

DMRC is expecting the situation to improve once more relaxations are allowed by the authorities in the coming days as Covid-19 cases continue to drop in the capital.

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J&K Almost all the Railway Stations have Free WiFi access

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J&K Almost all the Railway Stations have Free WiFi access J&K Almost all the Railway Stations have Free WiFi access

SRINAGAR (Metro Rail News): All 15 Kashmir Valley Railway Stations, including Srinagar, have now been linked into the Indian Railways’ 6021-station Wi-Fi network. “It is a crucial step for Digital India’s mission and will go a long way in connecting the unconnected,” said Shri Piyush Goyal.

Public Wi-Fi, branded RailWire, is offered at 15 stations in the UT of Kashmir (Baramula, Hamre, Pattan, Mazhom, Budgam, Srinagar, Pampore, Kakapora, Avantipura, Panzgam, Bijbehara, Anantnag, Sadura, Qazigund, and Banihal).

Wi-fi was previously accessible in 15 stations throughout the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory – Kathua, Budhi, Chhan Arorian, Hira Nagar, Ghagwal, Samba, Vijaypur, Bari Brahman, Jammu Tawi, Bajalta, Sangar, Manwal, and Ram Nagar.

RailTel has been tasked by the Ministry of Railways with the responsibility of providing public Wi-Fi at all railway stations. The goal was to transform the Railway platform into a digital inclusion platform. Today, the Wi-Fi network is stretched across the country’s 6000+ railway stations, making it one of the world’s largest integrated wi-fi networks.

Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industries, and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, stated on this occasion, “Wi-Fi plays a critical role in connecting people and is rapidly closing the digital divide between rural and urban India.” Indian Railways, in collaboration with its RailTel Corporation of India Ltd, is a critical component of the effort to provide high-speed Wi-Fi to every corner of the nation. Today, on World Wi-Fi Day, I am pleased to report that Srinagar and 14 stations around the Kashmir Valley have joined one of the world’s largest integrated public Wi-Fi networks, which connects over 6000 locations nationwide. As a result, all Valley stations now provide public Wi-Fi. It is a critical step in achieving the Digital India mission’s goal of connecting the disconnected. I would like to express my gratitude to the staff at Indian Railways and RailTel for their hard efforts in achieving this great feat.”

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble MoS(IC) DONER,MoS, PMO,DOAE, DOS, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance & Pension, stated, “Today, Wi-Fi plays a critical role in connecting communities and encouraging creative solutions that help bridge the digital divide.” Due to the epidemic, the requirement for virtual connectivity is greater than ever. Indian Railways is instrumental in bridging the rural-urban gap with its CPSU RailTel’s station Wi-Fi network. I am delighted to report that 15 stations in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kashmir Valley now have RailWire Wi-Fi. This will provide an additional amenity for the region’s and country’s residents. I wish everyone a very Happy World Wireless Internet Day.”

Designed to provide the greatest possible internet experience for customers, Wi-Fi at railway stations will be available to anybody with a smartphone and a functional mobile connection for KYC purposes.

Wi-Fi connectivity not only connects communities, but also creates new opportunities for innovation and prosperity. This year’s World Wi-Fi Day celebrations emphasise the critical importance of accelerating access to cheap Wi-Fi in order to close the Digital Divide. India suffers from a pronounced digital divide between urban and rural areas. RailWire Wi-Fi at stations is assisting in connecting the disconnected, as the network’s more than 5000 stations are located in rural India with little connection.

Indian Railways is transforming railway stations into digital hubs by offering public Wi-Fi at stations across the country; 6021 stations now have RailTel’s RailWire Wi-Fi operational.

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Delhi Metro | 1st twin tunnels on Janakpuri West-Krishna Park Ext. stretch to start in Sep 21

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Delhi Metro Phase IV 1st twin tunnels on Janakpuri West-Krishna Park Ext. stretch

DELHI (Metrorail News): Despite severe restrictions imposed by the second wave of the Covid – 19 pandemic in recent months, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) maintained construction of its Phase 4 routes and accomplished several significant construction milestones. Prior to the installation of the lockdown in April 2021, the total number of employees at DMRC’s locations topped 4,000. However, following the lockdown, many workers chose to return to their native lands. Additionally, several workers who had previously gone to the Holi festival did not return. This resulted in a steady reduction of the workforce to around 2,500.

DMRC not only looked after the employees who remained behind with medical care and housing, but also achieved several significant milestones during its Phase 4 building operation. Throughout this time span, all Covid-related instructions issued by the government were likewise strictly observed. Following the removal of Covid-related restrictions, DMRC’s locations are gradually increasing their workforce capacity.

Tunneling between Janakpuri West and Krishna Park EX1ension on the Janakpuri West – RKAshram Marg corridor for the DMRC’s first underground segment of Phase 4 achieved a number of significant objectives during this period. DMRC completed the tunnelling of 500 meters of one of the 2.8-kilometer-long twin tunnels during these months. Additionally, the Delhi Metro has finished casting more than half of the tube segments in the casting yard. The first of the twin tunnels on this segment is scheduled to open in September.

On the same length, DMRC recently marked another significant milestone by building Phase 4’s first T-girder at Mukarba Chowk. These pre-tensioned T-girders are cast at Mundka’s casting yard. Following casting, these girders are transported to the site and hoisted into place using two gigantic 400 MT capacity cranes. Each girder is 37 metres long and weighs around 90 tonnes. The first girder was built around 18 metres above the piers. Additionally, the launcher was loaded in Majlis Park, and the u-girder would be launched from the launcher along the same stretch from Majlis Park to Mukarba Chowk.

On the Majlis Park – Maujpur route as well, despite personnel shortages, considerable work has been achieved. U-Girders and T-Girders were cast, U-Girders and Pier Caps were erected, and piers at the station and viaduct locations were constructed. As part of this route near the Signature Bridge, work on the Delhi Metro’s fifth bridge over the river Yamuna is also underway. This corridor is crucial because it will complete the Pink Line’s ring of connection.

On the Tughalakabad-Aerocity route, the Panchsheel Park casting yard was ready for casting by installing all essential equipment, including gantry cranes. Additionally, the casting of u girders and piles was continued.
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The silver-colored Aerocity-Tughlakabad Metro route will connect the Kashmere Gate-Raja Nahar Singh Violet Line to the Airport Express Line.

Additionally, four major civil tenders for DMRC Phase 4’s subterranean portions were floated in April and May 2021. These are all being financed by the loan obtained from JICA. Three of the tenders are for the Aerocity-Tughalakabad corridor, while one is for the Janakpuri West-RK Ashram Marg sector. All of the bids are currently in various stages of processing.

With the improvement of the Covid – 19 situation in the country, building activity is likely to accelerate in the coming days.Numerous vaccination camps have already been established on-site for workers, and more are planned.

Additionally, a campaign to educate employees about the benefits of immunisation was performed. As part of its Phase 4 development, the DMRC is currently constructing 65 kilometers of additional lines along three priority routes. By 2025, these routes are anticipated to be finished. However, given the dynamic nature of the Covid situation, completion targets will be adjusted accordingly.

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How to Cope Up with Boredom on a Long Train Journey

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Resumption of metro services in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad

The trains are among the safest and reliable transportation channels in India for the journey. Whether you are on vacation with your family or a professional meeting, the train journey can be overwhelming. However, you can get bored on a long journey. You cannot have exciting 30-40 hours on the train. This is why you should do some activities to kill your boredom. There are many ways to deal with loneliness or boredom in a long train journey. Here, we have mentioned all the exciting activities to keep your enthusiasm up.

Look Forward and Enjoy Yourself

The eager eyes can have good entertainment in a long and short journey. If you look around, you will find a lot has been going on. You can look outside the windows thoughtlessly, letting the landscape go by, and enjoy the view. You can keep yourself entertained by making crazy plans for your trip in your mind or imagine how your destination would be like. Most people like the feeling of being out and about in the world, and the eagerness makes the journey pass twice as fast.

Watch Movies or Series

This is one of the most clichés, but an amazing way to cope with boredom while you are on a long journey. These days, there are several online streaming applications for smartphones. You can sign up for any of them and watch the latest movies. However, if you had some movies and series in your mind that you are longing to watch for many months, this is the right time. Just wear the earbud in your ear and immerse yourself in the cinematic world. You would complete a whole series, and your journey will get shorter without boredom.

Play Some Games

This is another activity that we frequently do in our free time. Whether we are waiting for a bus or waiting for our turn at the doctor, games are a great time pass. Thus, it would be best to play some games on your smartphone to have a good mood. There are lots of games on the App Store and Google Play Store for free. If you love real money games, you can play casino games. Betting on sports is also a great way to deal with boredom and infuse some entertainment into your journey. If you have no idea what it is, you can find information about sports betting here. You can bet on live sporting events, and if you have the right strategies, you can make a decent profit.

Read Books

Just like watching movies, reading books is another most common activity to deal with boredom in a long train journey. If you love reading books, then they must be in your bag like a first-aid box. Many people lack time to read books that they wanted to read for a long time in their everyday lives. Thus, boredom on long journeys is the perfect reason to dedicate yourself to some good books. Reading books is not comfortable in a car or bus, but a train journey is perfect for reading your favorite books. Here, you can immerse yourself for hours between pages without the pressure of having to do anything else. Thus, reading books is a perfect way to slay your boredom.

Get in Touch with Fellow Travelers

Well, you are not the only person on the train who is getting bored. There are lots of fellow people who feel like locked in a tin box. Thus, it would be best for you to start a conversation with others. You may not make it for life, but such conversations can make nice contacts. Sometimes a conversation with strangers can make your journey more beautiful. There is actually never a shortage of topics to talk about if you find an extrovert person. And when was the last time you took the time to meet new people or chat with a stranger? So, just start a conversation at the right time. It is important to be open to your counterpart and not to be disappointed if he/she prefers to delve into a book. Then you try the next person.

Sleep and Relax the Body

Indian trains can be the best place to have some good sleep if you have a comfortable seat. Many of us don’t get enough sleep due to the hectic schedule of our daily life. Thus, it is important to take some quality rest at this time. Don’t stay awake too much to watch movies or read books. Whether you are on a vacation or professional meeting, you have t be prepared once you get off the train. Thus, relaxing your body by taking enough sleep could be the best idea on a long journey on a train.

Exercise or Some Physical Activity

Yes, you can do some exercises on your train journey. While you may be tied to a seat, exercise should not be neglected. Not only is movement extremely important on a long train journey, it just feels good too. We don’t recommend exercises that take too much space, but you can take a walk as Indian trains have a long walkway. You can also do some stretches so that you can have an active day.

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Delhi Metro Pink Line Extension has eight bidders for OHE Electrification

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Delhi Metro Phase IV OHE Contract — Image for representation purpose Only | Image Copyright: Respective Authority

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) had opened the technical bids in the first week of June for the supply and commissioning of 25 kV Overhead Equipment (OHE) and 33 kV Auxiliary Power Supply for the 12.55 km long Pink Line Extension from Maujpur to Majlis Park under Phase-4.

The technical bids revealed the name of eight bidders for this work under Contract Package DE-

DMRC invited bids for this work in March this year with an estimated cost of INR 79.52 Crores with a completion period of 540 days. The work also includes augmentation works of Mukundpur depot. The names of eight bidders are –

Alstom Transport India
Cimechel Electric
Kalpataru Power Transmission
KEC International
Ojasync Pvt. Ltd.
Salasar Techno Engineering
Shyam Indus Power Solutions
Texmaco Rail and Engineering

Brief Scope of Work – Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 25 kV Overhead Equipment (OHE), 33 kV Auxiliary Power Supply for an elevated section of Line-7 Ext.

(Maujpur to Majlispark) and Augmentation works of Mukundpur depot of Delhi Metro MRTS Phase-IV.

Now the bids will be sent for technical evaluation. Then the financial bids will be opened for technically qualified bidders who will reveal the name of the lowest bidder and the most likely winner of this contract.
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The whole process will take a couple of months.

DMRC has set a deadline of December 2022 for the operation of this 12.55 km long line from Majlis Park to Maujpur will have eight elevated stations. The names of the stations are Burari, Jharoda Majra, Jagatpur Village, Wazirabad Surghat, Sonia Vihar, Khajuri Khas, Bhajanpura and Yamuna Vihar.

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Bhopal Metro construction in full swing despite Covid-19 challenges

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21/06/2021

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BHOPAL (Metro Rail News): Construction work is moving at rapid pace for Bhopal Metro despite the challenges imposed by the Covid-19 second wave and the resultant lockdowns in the city.

At present, construction work is underway for the elevated viaduct from AIIMS to Subhash Nagar for a stretch of 6.22 km which is a part of Purple Line of Length 14.99 km from Karond Circle to AIIMS under Phase-1.

About 50% work is completed on this stretch as 122 pillars and 36 girders have been laid down so far in last 30 months. Work on this first section under Package-01 was awarded to Dilip Buildcon Ltd. in October 2018 by Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Co Limited (MPMRCL) for a contract price of INR 247.06 Crores with completion period of 27 months.

On this section, eight elevated stations will be constructed for which tenders were invited on 31st March this year with an estimated cost of INR 421 Crores and completion period of 847 days. These stations are AIIMS, Alkapuri, Habibganj Naka, Habibganj, M.P Nagar Zone-1, DB City Mall, Kendriya Vidyalaya and Subhash Nagar. This contract package will be funded by European Investment Bank (EIB).

Preliminary work has also started for the construction of metro depot by taking pre NOC from the concerned departments. The metro depot is to be constructed at Subhash Nagar Underpass where metro trains for this line will be stabled and maintained. Bhopal Metro had sought 85 acres of land for the construction of metro depot but the administration has reserved 65 acres of land for the same.

Work on this section from AIIMS to Subhash Nagar is expected to be completed by August 2023 while construction work is yet to be started on Subhash Nagar to Karond Circle section which has a deadline of December 2024.

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Resumption of metro services in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad

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21/06/2021

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DELHI (Metro Rail News): Metro train services will resume in the cities of Chennai and Bangalore as State governments further relaxing Covid-19 imposed restrictions as cases of Covid-19 continue to decline.

In Chennai, metro train services will resume from Monday by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) as the Tamil Nadu government has extended the lockdown in the state till June 28 with further relaxations.

Chennai Metro trains will operate with 50% occupancy from 6.30 am to 9.00 pm in both the Blue Line (Airport to Wimco Nagar) and Green Line (St Thomas Mount to Dr MGR Central Metro Station).

Bangalore Metro will also resume its services from Monday on both the lines with trains to operate between 7.00 am to 11.00 am and 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm with a frequency of 5 minutes.

However, metro services in Bangalore will be available on weekdays from Monday to Friday and will not be available on Saturday and Sundays as the weekend curfew imposed in the state and the capital.

Hyderabad metro has also rescheduled its timings from Monday with the first train from respective terminal stations to start at 7.00 am and the last train will start now from respective terminal stations at 9.00 pm and reach the respective terminating stations around 10.00 pm.

Commuters in all these cities would require to strictly follow all Covid-19 protocols while travelling in metros including wearing of masks, maintain social distancing, regular hand sanitization, thermal screening etc.

On the other hand, Kochi metro is still awaiting State government permission to resume services as it has taken all measures related to Covid-19 safety.

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