Passengers express happiness over resumption of train services amid lockdown

Several passengers travelling to New Delhi in Special Trains on Saturday expressed happiness over the Centre's decision to restart the railway services amid the coronavirus lockdown.

They told that the authorities took care that the norms of social distancing were duly followed and the food is provided to them during the journey.

"Everything was good during the travel. The police was making announcement all the time for downloading Aarogya Setu app. The officials also asked us to abide by social distancing norm on stations and as well as during the travel," said one of the passengers while speaking to at New Delhi Railway Station.

It should be noted that, only asymptomatic passengers are being allowed to board these Special trains with confirmed tickets. Use of face masks are mandatory and thermal screening is being done ahead of departure.

As per guidelines issued by the Home Ministry, movement of passenger as well as driver of vehicle transporting the passenger to and from the railway station will be allowed on the basis of confirmed e-ticket.

( With inputs from ANI )