Western Railway to run 700 special suburban services including 10 AC special w.e.f. 15th Oct. 2020

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Mumbai: Currently 506 special suburban services are being operated by Western Railway for Essential Services Staff as notified by Govt. of Maharashtra.

In order to maintain social distancing and to avoid overcrowding, Western Railway has taken the decision to increase the number of daily special suburban services from 506 to 700 with effect from Thursday, 15th October, 2020 by adding 194 additional services including 10 Air- Conditioned EMU services.

According to a press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, out of the increased 194 services, 49 services during morning peak hours & 49 services during evening peak hours have been increased for the convenience of the commuters.

As stated that the increased 194 services also includes 10 Air Conditioned services (2 Slow services – 1 in DOWN direction between Mahalaxmi-Borivali and 1 in UP direction between Borivali-Churchgate & 8 Fast services – 4 in DOWN direction between Churchgate-Virar and 4 in UP direction between Virar-Churchgate).

Out of the total 194 increased services..

51 services have been increased in Churchgate-Virar sector,

96 services increased in Borivali- Churchgate sector,

9 services increased in Bhayandar- Virar sector,

12 services increased in Nalasopara- Churchgate sector,

9 services increased in Churchgate- Bhayandar sector,

2 services in Vasai Road-Churchgate sector,

8 services in Bandra-Borivali sector and

8 services in Churchgate-Bandra sector.

It’s worth mentioning that after complete closure due to COVID-19 lockdown since 23rd March, 2020, Western Railway on the request of Govt of Maharashtra, had commenced the selected services of special suburban trains from 15th June, 2020 on the Mumbai Suburban section.

The services were gradually increased for the convenience of passengers and to avoid crowding and maintain social distancing.

The latest increase was implemented from 28th September, 2020, when the total services were increased from 500 to 506 by adding 6 more services including two Ladies’ Special services over WR’s suburban section.

Considering the present scenario of pandemic, the special suburban trains and stations over WR, are regularly sanitized & cleaned to upkeep proper hygiene.

All commuters as permitted by Govt of Maharashtra, are requested by Western Railway to follow social distancing norms and wear mask, while travelling in special suburban trains.

Only specific Categories should travel in these special trains, as permitted by Govt of Maharashtra.

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