COVID-19: Delhi Metro issues advisory, asks travellers to keep extra time while travelling- Here’s why
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"An 8 coach Metro train can generally carry about 2400 passengers. This comprises approximately 50 seated passengers and 250 standing passengers per coach. With present restrictions of 50 percent seating and no standing, each coach can now accommodate only about 25 passengers," DMRC said.
New Delhi: Amid a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in the national capital, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Thursday (December 30, 2021) revealed that each coach can accommodate only about 25 passengers and requested travellers to keep extra time as entry is being regulated. DMRC advised passengers to travel only if absolutely essential.
"An 8 coach Metro train can generally carry about 2400 passengers. This comprises approximately 50 seated passengers and 250 standing passengers per coach. With present restrictions of 50 percent seating and no standing, each coach can now accommodate only about 25 passengers," DMRC said in a tweet on Thursday.
DMRC also tweeted, "Therefore, an 8 coach train can now accommodate approximately 200 passengers only. This is less than 10 percent of a train`s normal carrying capacity. Therefore, travel only if absolutely essential."
