EDITOR NOTE COVER STORY
FROM THE DESK OF
MANAGING EDITOR
Dear Readers, Although things are not well, we need to move forward. The ways which we live in have already been changed due to several effects of the Pandemic. However, life need not be stagnant. It shall move like the river water so that the goal of an individual life is achieved. COVID-19 has hampered the world economy, causing more significant damage to the concept of globalization as well. The Indian economy too is one of the worst affected economies, and it has experienced a negative GDP of 23.9 in the first quarter of the ongoing financial year. As the economy suffers, the sufferings of people are greater than that. The need of the hour is to understand the fact that the Pandemic is not going to end soon. It will last longer and continue to affect our lives in the near future. The health experts and doctors have been suggesting to stay at home and go outside only when necessary. As the metro services have reopened, it is our responsibility to cooperate with the metro officials and travel only when needed. The maximum use of masks and hand sanitizers shall be encouraged with social distancing being a key feature of the new normal. The resumption of metro services in itself is a big decision, and it will surely help the people to get a safer, convenient and efficient way to travel. It is our duty in these tough times to cooperate with the frontline workers and avoid unnecessary travels. The time has come for us to work for ourselves and our families which will, in turn, help the national economy as well. I hope the metro services provide the economic a faster pace. It depends upon you all that how do you take it! The move of metro resumption needs to be welcomed as it will help millions to reach their workplaces hassle-free and efficiently. I hope things get better with time. Our September issue focuses on exciting topics such as Bogie, and Pneumatic Brakes. Also provides a cover story on Unlocking Metro. Hyderabad Metro cover under the project of the month and exclusive Interviews of Maha Metro MD Dr. Brijesh Dixit and Mr. P.K Agarwal, the Founder & CEO of PPS International along with other regular columns such as new development in metro project, pre/post-event coverage, technology updates, News analysis, Article, opinions, Awards, appointments, News around the world, live tenders, Industry contract, upcoming events and current job openings. I would also like to express my most profound appreciation to all our readers for your constant support, and our valuable authors, reviewers, for their contributions, service, and interest. I highly appreciate your support and hope to continue our collaboration further. Please feel free to provide your valuable feedback and suggestions on this issue to my email address mentioned below. We encourage everyone to take extra precautions necessary to safeguard their health and that of others. Stay informed about the situation in your local community by consulting and following the advice of your local health authorities. Together we will get through this. Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay strong.
Narendra Shah Managing Editor Metro Rail News (A Symbroj Media Publication) E-mail: editor@metrorailnews.in
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