Raksha Bandhan 2022: Delhi Metro makes THESE additional arrangements for passengers

Raksha Bandhan 2022: Delhi Metro makes THESE additional arrangements for passengers

The preparations by the Delhi Metro Rail corporations have been made keeping in mind the upsurge of passengers during the time of the festival and the need for improved security for Independence day.

To guarantee seamless transit for passengers on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Thursday, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has installed 169 additional ticket office machines at the Metro stations. On all lines except the Airport Line, there will be a backup train, 65 customer facilitation agents, and additional ticket machines. Due to the significant rush, the metro service started early on Raksha Bandhan last year; however, the DMRC has not yet made any such announcement this year.

The news was shared through DMRC's official Twitter handle to inform the commuters about the update.  Notably, this year, the festival has arrived just five days before Independence Day, which means the metro stations will be equally well guarded by the security personnel, and the frisking would take more time.

"Additional time might be needed in view of enhanced security and frisking measures ahead of Independence Day. Please allow for some extra time in your commute. Your cooperation is kindly solicited," the DMRC said.

Meanwhile, the festival of Raksha Bandhan came with multiple offers from different state governments as well. It is to be noted that various state governments like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand have announced offering free bus services to females on occasion. Meanwhile, UP CM Yogi Adityanath also announced that he might offer free bus rides for females aged 60 and above on government buses.