Vol. II / Issue 11
SEPTEMBER 2020
Managing Editor’s Message
Mamta Shah Managing Editor Vinod Shah Head - Communications Surya Prakash Circulation In-charge Anushka Khare Associate Editor Naomi Pandya Digital Media & Design Executive Krishtina D’Silva Sr. News Editor (Global News) Urban Transport Infrastructure Magazine is published bi-monthly by:
The Unlock 4.0 guidelines announced by the Government of India that prompted reopening of metro rail services have not just proved to be beneficial to the common man gripped by the Covid-19 crisis induced economic woes, but also brought forth the resilience of both public and private institutions in meeting the challenge gradually. The Government of India has taken these unlock initiatives after weighing in all aspects of the situation.
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The resumption from 7 September of metro services that put the country on the world map of modern public transport system, in many cities has been flawless yet cautious. The Centre has taken a calibrated decision to resume metro services which were shut since 24 March and prepared their managements which work under supervision of the states to meet the needs of the ordinary public.
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At the same time, the Government has taken enough care to see that the metro services don’t spread the virus in any manner. All the metro coaches and stations are thoroughly sanitized and the staff provided with PPE kits, and passengers are thermal-screened at the entrances and compelled to wear face masks and maintain physical distance. The metro rail authorities are closely monitoring the health and hygiene of the commuters through random surveys, to assess the impact of the metro on the Covid spread. Interestingly, around 90% commuters have opted for cashless payments. the successful reopening of metro services would stand as an example of India’s top class Covid response on public transport. That augurs well for the gradual opening up of other services like airlines, railways and RTC buses in different states. The same safety standards can be emulated by these authorities as well and we are sure people will cooperate in equal measure. These public transport services cannot be shut forever, though the virus spread continues to be alarming at many places. A tough balancing act is indeed. Please share your valuable feedback on the content of this Journal so that we can improve and provide more useful information in our future editions. Stay Safe and Stay Happy! Mamta Shah Managing Editor editor@urbantransportnews.com SEPTEMBER 2020 // Urban Transport Infrastructure
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