Western Railway to increase number of daily special suburban services from 350 to 500

In order to maintain social distancing and avoid overcrowding, Western Railway has taken the decision to increase the number of daily special suburban services from 350 to 500 from Monday, 21st September, informed Western Railway.

30 additional services during morning peak hours and 29 more services during evening peak hours will be operated for the convenience of commuters.

Essential staff as notified by State Government to travel in local trains  have been urged to follow social distancing & wear mask while travelling in the trains. 

Western Railway has also clarified that only essential categories staff as notified by the Maharashtra government will be allowed to travel. Since the commencement of the nationwide coronavirus-induced lockdown on March 25, Mumbai Suburban Railway has been restricted for general passengers.

The number of daily spl suburban services will be increased from 350 to 500 on WR from 21/9/2020 to maintain social distancing & avoid crowding.

Essential staff as notified by State Govt to travel in local trains is requested to follow social distancing & wear mask during travel pic.twitter.com/iGhzOD41Ib

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) September 18, 2020

In order to maintain social distancing and avoid overcrowding, Western Railway has taken the decision to increase the number of daily special suburban services from 350 to 500 from Monday, 21st September: Western Railway

— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2020