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Mumbai local trains resume for 'essential' govt staff; rules framed

An estimated 125,000 essential staff, as identified by the state government, is expected to travel by these trains.

Fishermen sail their boat through sea water at Bandra Reclamation, during ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, in Mumbai
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Fishermen sail their boat through sea water at Bandra Reclamation, during ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, in Mumbai

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The Indian Railways restarted on Monday Mumbai suburban train services for transporting essential staff identified by the government.

The Western Railways will run 73 pairs of suburban services, including eight between Virar and Dahanu Road, while the Central Railways will run 200 services – including 130 between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Kasara and 70 services between CSMT and Panvel. The first suburban train started from Virar for Churchgate on Monday morning.

An estimated 125,000 essential staff, as identified by the state government, is expected to travel by these trains. “These special suburban services will not be for general passengers/public &