"Delhi Metro services have resumed today without any restrictions on passenger occupancy after a long time," the DMRC said in a statement. "DMRC expresses its thanks and gratitude to its passengers for following the protocols during the pandemic. Indeed, without your cooperation, we could not have operated the metro despite the constraints posed by the pandemic," it said.

In a tweet, the urban transporter said that in the days ahead, the Delhi Metro shall continue to try its best to provide a safe and comfortable journey. "However, let us remember that Covid is not over yet. In order to ensure a safe journey, let us follow all necessary protocols such as wearing of masks, adequate social distancing and frequent hand sanitisation," it tweeted.

The DMRC said it shall also continue to maintain the highest level of hygiene and cleanliness for passengers. Trains and stations are being frequently sanitised and all guidelines shall be stringently followed, it added. The DMRC network' currently spans 392 km with 286?stations, including the Noida–Greater Noida Metro Corridor and the Rapid Metro in Gurgaon.

With PTI Inputs