The Noida-Greno Metro, starting after about five and a half months, is starting for people from Monday. In such a situation, due to increasing number of riders, epidemic infections can spread, NMRC has made complete preparations. Three options will be adopted to control the crowd as the ride progresses. On the other hand, full trial will be done on Sunday. There will also be a mock drill at the Sector-51 station.
NMRC officials said that operation would be monitored through CCTV cameras installed in every station and metro coach. A separate team has been set up for this. Officials said NMRC has a total of 19 trains since Monday. Of these, only 14 are run on the route. Only 7 trains will run from Monday. The rest of the train will be ready in the reserve. As a first option for crowd control, if there is increased congestion at the station then a second train will be run immediately. If there is more congestion after this, then the metro will leave without stopping at the station as another option. Will stop at less crowded station. Apart from this, a third option is also prepared. If there is more congestion, the entry of passengers in the station itself will be closed. Kalpana Saxena, Commandant of PSC Battalion 49, who is handling the security of the metro, told that 330 PAC personnel duty has been imposed on the entire route. Each station will have 12 to 14 cameras and 5 to 6 PAC jawans.
There will be a full trial on this route on Sunday. The metro will take 35 round trips. About 200 people will be able to travel on a train. NMRC spokeswoman Sandhya Sharma said that a full trial would be conducted on Sunday. Metro will run on morning and evening on Monday, in the same way, on Sunday, the metro will be seen running on the entire route. Metro will also be stopped for 30 seconds at the stations. The spokesman said that about 50 people will be allowed to travel in each coach. In this, 25 people will be able to travel by sitting and 25 standing. In such a situation, about 200 people will be able to travel in a metro of four coaches.
Inspection of the entire route was done, also seen arrangements at stations
Noida-Greno metro is ready to run. On Saturday, the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) Chief Operating Officer and other officials inspected the entire route. Arrived at some stations and saw the arrangement. Inspection found all things correct. RK Saxena, Chief Operating Officer, NMRC, started the inspection from the depot station located in Greater Noida at around 9.30 am on Saturday. Inspected the entire route from Depot to Sector-51. Arrangements were also witnessed during this by descending at Pari Chowk, Sector-142, 143, 148 and 51. During the inspection, the track, train, signaling, control room OHE line, the preparation took place at the station premises. He also held talks with the Station Incharge and staff at the stations. The inspection work was completed around 2:30 pm. An NMRC spokeswoman said that all the preparations have been received in the inspection.
500 rupees fine if mask is not applied
If you do not wear a mask or cover your face when you come to the metro station, then a fine of 500 rupees will be imposed. However, those who do not have masks will be provided masks at the station for 10 rupees.
MD will review the arrangements today
NMRC MD Ritu Maheshwari will review the metro arrangements on Sunday. Officials said that apart from Sector-51, MD will also look into arrangements at some stations.
Two PPE kits at each station
Two PPE kits will be placed at every station for the safety of the employees coming in contact with the epidemic suspect. Apart from this, Globs, Masks will also be available for employees at sufficient number of stations.
Only two people allowed in e-rickshaws
In the coming days, e-rickshaws will also be allowed from stations. Keeping in view the social distance, only 2 people will be allowed to sit in every rickshaw.
What to do, why not to do, will be told at stations
On entering the station, the passengers will be informed about what to do and what not to do, through display board and proclamation. Through video, people will be made aware inside and outside the train. Officials say that the entire effort is to prevent the epidemic from spreading despite running the metro.
Thermal sensors and thermometers at every station
Adequate number of thermal sensors and thermometers will be available at every station to check ridership. If an appliance malfunctions, another will be provided immediately.
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