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Delhi Metro Rail Corporation issues Covid guidelines for metro travelers

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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Sunday clarified that only 50 passengers would be allowed in a coach despite trains being allowed to run with a 100 per cent seating capacity. In a statement, the DMRC further said that standing inside thecoaches won’t be allowed while adding that it would be mandatory for passengers to follow appropriate COVID-19 norms.

“DMRC would like to reiterate and make it clear that from Monday, even with these revised guidelines, a maximum of 50 passengers per coach are permitted, as against 300 prior to COVID-19. Entry to stations, therefore, continue to be regulated,” the DMRC said.

“In the wake of latest guidelines issued today, public will now be able to travel in Delhi Metro with full seating capacity from 26 July onwards till further orders. However standing passengers are still not allowed,” it added.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) had on Saturday evening issued fresh guidelines for the national capital, allowing metros to operate at 100 per cent capacity. It also allowed DTC and cluster buses to operate at full strength. Earlier, metro and buses were operating at 50 per cent capacity in Delhi.

“In the wake of latest guidelines issued today, public will now be able to travel in Delhi Metro with full seating capacity from 26 July onwards till further orders. However standing passengers are still not allowed,” it added.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) had on Saturday evening issued fresh guidelines for the national capital, allowing metros to operate at 100 per cent capacity. It also allowed DTC and cluster buses to operate at full strength. Earlier, metro and buses were operating at 50 per cent capacity in Delhi.

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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here

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Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.

The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –

– Smart panoramic sunroof

– 16-inch black alloy wheels

– Smartphone wireless charger

– Rear Disc Brakes

– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

– Hill start assist control (HAC)

– Paddle shifters

– Metal pedals

– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs

– Power window auto up/down

Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.

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