Maharashtra government on Friday approved resumption of suburban train services in Mumbai for the general public from February 1.
The local train services, suspended in March last year due to the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown, will be opened from the first service till 7 am, noon to 4 pm and 9 pm to the last service.
Earlier it was reported that the local trains services will be restored almost fully starting today, i.e. January 29.
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.
“The local train services will be restricted to the essential services staff only as is being permitted currently from 7 am to 12 pm and from 4 pm to 9 pm,” an order issued by the Maharashtra government read.
The authorities have appealed to all travellers to follow standard operating protocols when in the station or…