Mumbai Local Back On Track: How Travelling In Mumbai Local Has Changed Due To COVID-19

The Central Railway and Western Railway decided to run "selective suburban services" over mainline and harbour line, only for essential staff as defined by the state government, a senior official said. Also, Indian Railways have made some changes with how travelling in the generally-crowded Mumbai trains will change in the times of COVID-19.

Anuj TiwariUpdated: Jun 20, 2020, 17:28 IST

Mumbai's 'lifeline' is back on track after nearly three months, as the Railways on June 15, resumed suburban train services for ferrying essential staff.

The Central Railway and Western Railway decided to run "selective suburban services" over mainline and harbour line, only for essential staff as defined by the state government, a senior official said. Also, Indian Railways have made some changes with how travelling in the generally-crowded Mumbai trains will change in the times of COVID-19.

Mumbai's Lifeline

Mumbai's 'lifeline' is back on track after nearly three months, as the Railways on June 15, resumed suburban train services for ferrying essential staff.

Disinfecting Operation

A worker disinfects the station platform following the resumption of local train services after nearly three months of lockdown.

Partial Resumption

The partial resumption of suburban?train?services is expected to benefit around 1.25 lakh employees of essential services of the state government.

Follow Social Distancing Norms

Local train passengers following physical distancing at CSMT.

Only For Essential Services Staff

Local train passengers?showing ID cards, as the train is running for essential services staff.

Thermal screening

Thermal screening is mandatory for all passengers during entry and exit at the railway station.

Multiple Rounds Of Checking

Railways as well as the state government will ensure multiple rounds of checking to ensure only essential staff as identified by the State Government, board these trains.

Medically Fit

The state government has been urged to ensure that people are allowed to travel only after ensuring that they are medically fit and do not come from containment zones.

Only 700 Passengers Have Been Allowed To Travel Per Train

As of now, Indian Railways has allowed only 700 passengers to travel per train, against the seating capacity of about 1,200.

Following Social Distancing

To control the crowd at stations and enable social distancing, railways has tarted drawing special marks - like circles, arrows, squares, lines on platforms and foot over bridges.

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Mumbai Local Back On Track: How Travelling In Mumbai Local Has Changed Due To COVID-19

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