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The local train service was stopped from March 2020 after the first lockdown in the state. However, it was later opened in January.
There is good news for the people waiting to travel by local train in Mumbai. Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aslam Shaikh on Wednesday indicated that any passenger who has been administered both doses of the corona vaccine may be allowed to travel in suburban train service within two to three days.
Giving information in the state cabinet meeting, the cabinet minister said, “Detailed discussions have been held regarding opening of Mumbai local trains and Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses for fully vaccinated persons.”
CM has also given approval
Shaikh said that I think people who have taken both doses of corona vaccine should be allowed to travel in Mumbai local. He said that Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has also been informed in this regard. After studying the report of the task force, a decision will be taken by the state government regarding Mumbai local in two to three days. He said that the restrictions imposed for the last four months regarding Corona are now being relaxed. The decision on Mumbai local is also expected soon.
The local train, which is called the lifeline of Mumbai, has been closed for the general public for the last 4 months. At present, only employees associated with essential services are allowed to travel in local trains.
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