To guarantee seamless transit for passengers on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Thursday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has installed 169 additional ticket office machines at metro stations. There will be one backup train, 65 customer facilitation agents and additional ticket machines on all lines except the airport line. Due to heavy rush, the Metro service started early on Raksha Bandhan last year; However, DMRC has not made any such announcement so far this year.
The news was shared through the official Twitter handle of DMRC to inform the passengers about the update. Notably, this year, the festival has come just five days before Independence Day, which means metro stations will be equally well guarded by security personnel, and searches will take longer.
To ensure smooth travel for passengers on the occasion of Rakshabandhan tomorrow, 169 additional ticket office machines, 65 customer facilitation agents and one standby train will be available on all lines except Airport Line and Line 9.
DMRC wishes you a very Happy Rakshabandhan.
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation I please wear a mask (@OfficialDMRC) 10 August 2022
“Additional time may be required in view of the increased security and search measures ahead of the Independence Day. Please allow some extra time in your commute. Your cooperation is expected,” DMRC said.
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Meanwhile, the festival of Raksha Bandhan also came with several proposals from various state governments. It is to be noted that various state governments like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand have announced free bus service to women on this occasion. Meanwhile, UP CM Yogi Adityanath also announced that he may offer free bus rides for women aged 60 years and above in government buses.
In a tweet, the Uttar Pradesh CM said, “Very soon in Uttar Pradesh, we are going to introduce free travel for people 60 years and above in government buses.” Following suit, the state government of Rajasthan, notably the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC), also announced that the state transport would not charge bus fare from women passengers, according to officials on Wednesday.
IANS. with inputs of