MUMBAI Passengers with a confirmed ticket for a long-distance train can now travel to the boarding station by suburban locals in the Mumbai region, rail authorities said on Thursday.
Similarly, those who come to town by long distance trains You can also travel on local trains within six hours.
Currently, only certain categories of travelers, including those providing essential services, can travel on local trains in the Mumbai region after obtaining a special pass, in view of the coronavirus pandemic.
According to a joint statement issued by the Central Railroad and Western Railroad, those with confirmed valid tickets for any external train will be able to purchase a one-way local train ticket.
They can travel by local train to the embarkation point from anywhere in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region six hours before departure time.
Similarly, passengers arriving in the city on external trains can also travel on local trains within six hours from the station where they get off.
On December 15, the Maharashtra Government he had proposed to the railways that station train passengers be allowed to travel in suburban locations.
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