Local train services in mumbai will be opened to the general public in fixed time slots from Monday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s office said this morning. services were suspended from march last year for all .
The trains – an essential service for lakhs of commuters, particularly for those from economically weaker sections – will be opened from the first service till 7 am, noon to 4 pm and 9 pm to the last service.
In between these timings, only those in essential services – such as frontline workers and healthcare staff, single women travellers and those with a special pass from the state government – will be allowed to travel.
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The authorities have appealed to all travellers to follow standard operating protocols when in the station or onboard the trains, including wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing to minimise contact with other people.
The authorities have also reminded people not to crowd railway stations if they are not among those allowed to travel at given times.
as per govt advisory Maharashtra govt announces general public will be allowed on local trains from February 1. Timing: 1. First scheduled train till 7am 2. 12noon to 4pm 3. 9pm till the last scheduled train Also, shops will be allowed till 11 pm, restaurants till 1 am.
The decision was taken after Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s review meeting on the issue of resumption of suburban train services, considered as the lifeline of Mumbai, for all members of the public.
The decision to resume Mumbai locals comes minutes after the Maharashtra government today extended its lockdown restrictions till 28 February.
“Activities already allowed and permitted from time to time shall be continued and all earlier orders shall be aligned with this order and shall remain in force up to 28 February,” reads the Maharashtra government statement.
The order also said that the existing guidelines will be strictly implemented by all the departments of the Maharashtra government
