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Mumbai local train updates: Maharashtra government to ban general public from using local trains?
Experts have attributed the rise in COVID-19 cases in the financial capital to the resumption of suburban services.
DNA Web Team
Mar 2, 2021, 05:42 PM IST
Maharashtra is witnessing fresh spike in COVID-19 cases. At such a time, Maha Vikas Aghadi is contemplating baring common people from boarding local train services again. The government is expected to take a final decision in the upcoming days after reviewing the situation.
Mumbai local train services became fully operational for common people from February 2. This was after a gap of 10 months due to COVID induced nationwide lockdown.
Mumbai local train: Suresh Kakani hints at starting services in full swing
Mirror Online / Updated: Feb 9, 2021, 08:06 IST
Suresh Kakani has hinted at starting the
local train services in full swing in
Mumbai.
While talking to reporters, he said, “Since the local train services resumed, we are keeping a close watch and for the next 15 days we are going to remain cautious.”
Mumbai local train services were resumed for the general public on February 1. However, the services are permitted currently during the non-peak hours from the start of the day s services to 7 am; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm; and 9:00 pm to the last local.
Read more about Mumbai local train services open for all commuters after 10 months on Business Standard. After a gap of about 320 days, the Railways permitted all members of the general public to travel in local trains in Mumbai from Monday morning, though for limited hours