Mumbai locals, the iconic and gargantuan system of suburban commuter trains, will stop ferrying the general public from today (March 22) in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The inputs based on observations with regards to starting local trains will be given to the state by civic bodies of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The Maharashtra government had on Wednesday proposed to the Railways that the general public be allowed to travel on Mumbai local trains, which … So, even if we start all 1774 EMU services, we can transport a maximum of 12.4 lakh passengers daily, which is much less than the 45 lakh passengers which were to our english newsletter to get daily news updates in your inbox, Piramal Enterprises Closes in on the Acquisition of DHFL, Aanushka Ramesh expresses shock after knowing about attack on Malvi, Priyanka Chopra Jonas roots for Keith Gomes's short film Shameless, BJP leader Nilesh Rane hits out at Shiv Sena over contesting West Bengal Assembly elections, Some reporting in Sushant Singh’s death case against Mumbai police 'contemptuous': High Court, 'Tandav' Cast And Crew's 'Unconditional Apology' After FIR, 30-year-old man booked for running over stray dog in Kandivli, No side-effects of COVID-19 vaccine in Maharashtra so far: Rajesh Tope, COVID-19 doubling rate in Mumbai at 392 days, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh issues body cameras to Traffic cops, Good News! However, this will happen only if there isn’t a significant spike in COVID-19 cases. During peak hours (in normal times), as many as 4,500 people travel in a single train, as compared to the ideal figure of up to 750 persons. out to 700. At first, only employees in essential services were allowed but with time more categories were added. Prior to this, daily cases reported were all-time high on almost every alternate day. Presently, along with essential workers, women are allowed to travel on local trains but there is a certain time limit attached to it. This was enforced after observing that several female passengers would carry their children along with them while travelling. Mumbai’s suburban train services were suspended in March this year, under the coronavirus-enforced lockdown. Mumbai local train. Suburban trains mostly referred to as the ‘local trains’, is presently restricted for the general public in wake of the pandemic. In a relief to all commuters, Mumbai local trains may open its doors to the general public fortnight after Diwali festival. Mumbai Local Will Start Soon; Govt Proposes These Time Slots For Passengers. Railway is willing to provide all stagger the rush in the trains, with total passengers travelling in a single-day capped to the numbers mentioned. Students using local trains will have to carry the valid hall tickets for Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Education Examinations. Until and unless the MMR reaches where Mumbai is, with a doubling rate of 64 days, the local trains cannot be allowed to resume operations for the general public. All the Inputs based on observations with regards to starting local trains will be given to the state by civic bodies of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). From our Obsession. Mumbai local trains may resume for general public in 2 weeks. The government had started operations of local trains since June in a staggered manner. Later, the services were started for people in essential sectors and last month, for all women commuters during non-peak hours. ", Requesting a meeting with the concerned authorities, the railways mentioned, "The State Government should quickly decide the technological solution they propose to Western Railway Officials have also participated. Mumbai local trains for general public may not start for next 3-4 weeks In a press conference, Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal said "The next 3 to 4 weeks will be very important for Mumbai. Furthermore, the Railways had recently stated that the women are barred from carrying their children along with them while using Mumbai locals. The Uddhav Thackeray government plans to allow the general public to use Mumbai suburban train system during non-peak hours from early November and has communicated its decision to the Railways. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials said that daily COVID-19 cases will be closely monitored for two weeks after Diwali following which a final call on resuming local trains for the general public will be taken. travelling in the Pre-Covid regime. Furthermore, he stated, Mumbai’s case growth rate is 1 per cent. Iqbal Singh Chahal, Mumbai's Municipal Commissioner said that a recommendation about permitting general public to travel by local trains will be made … Officials have been wondering about the condition of the stations and crowd if the local train starts for the general public after Diwali, and how this could spread coronavirus among the people. Aroosa Ahmed . While speaking to mediapersons, Wadettiwar said that the decision on … The wait to travel via Mumbai locals might end soon for the general public. Mumbai local trains for general public may not start for next 3-4 weeks In a press conference, Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal said "The next 3 to 4 weeks will be very important for Mumbai. A meeting is likely to be held with Railways officials early next week. The letter stated that both "Central and Western Railway does not have any issues in increasing the train services from existing services, but the issue of Moreover, this permission to travel by suburban services is valid only until December 10, 2020. technological solution.". “The decision on the local trains will be taken at the earliest. 350 LOCAL TRAINS IN MUMBAI ~ 01.07.2020. However, this will happen only if there isn’t a significant spike in COVID-19 cases. Hence the state government would need to take a call on the means of transportation for the balance 33 lakh passengers. Local trains in Mumbai may start from January 1. The final call on fully resuming local trains will be taken by the state government. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 28 (ANI): The Maharashtra government proposed Railways on Wednesday to reopen the services of Mumbai local trains for the general public. Meanwhile, the general public in the city is waiting for the Mumbai Local Train services to resume. In this backdrop, throwing open local trains for the general public while preventing the spread of coronavirus is expected to be a massive challenge for authorities. statistical inputs to the State Government, if required, for development of this Mumbai, November 8: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday addressed residents of the state and spoke on many issues.One of the key issues, which Uddhav Thackeray addressed, was permission for the general public to travel in local trains in Mumbai. As identified by State govt., essential staff including employees of Centre, IT, GST, Customs, Postal, Nationalised Banks, MBPT, Judiciary, Defence & Raj Bhavan allowed. Written by Zeeshan Shaikh , Edited by Explained Desk | Mumbai | Updated: November 12, 2020 9:45:53 am. After thorough consideration, the state allowed the trains to resume operations in a phase-wise manner, however, the public is not allowed yet, keeping the growing COVID19 cases in mind. It is expected that the state government may decide to allow all commuters on Mumbai’s local trains in the next few days. Mumbai’s local train network has not been in regular operation since the first lockdown which was enforced to contain the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, after Diwali, the railways had permitted the teaching and non-teaching staff to travel by the Mumbai local. In what will come as a relief to most Mumbaikars, Mumbai municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal on Thursday said that a decision on allowing the general public to travel by suburban local trains will be taken after the New Year celebrations. Since October 24, the city has seen a downward curve in COVID-19 cases. has already taken steps in this direction and Government of Maharashtra is also Mumbai is huge as compared to other cities, and so, in some ways, reopening local trains here is more difficult as compared to public transport elsewhere. 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See you soon. Members of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, on Thursday, September 17, 2020, demanded that the Mumbai local trains should now resume in the city. All Rights Reserved. The civic body is taking various measures to avoid any further surge in cases, especially during Diwali festivities. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials said that daily COVID-19 cases will The Maharashtra government was said to announce the resumption of Mumbai local train services for the general public on 13 January, on Wednesday. Mumbai: Local trains in Mumbai may start from January 1, Congress leader and Maharashtra minister Vijay Waddetiwar said on Tuesday. Mumbai local likely to resume services in 2021. There is a "ladies special" train every hour. After seven months of Covid lockdown, now the state government has written to the national transporter, Indian Railways to restart the local train services for the general public. However, the resumption depends on one major condition -- controlling the spike of COVID-19 cases in the city. Over 7.5 million people travel by Mumbai suburban train every day, which was closed in March following the outbreak of coronavirus. Now women too have been allowed to board trains. Minister for Relief and Rehabilitation Vijay Wadettiwar said the government has recently allowed the resumption of water sports, entertainment and amusement parks in the state. Waddetiwar said that the government is thinking on those lines and appropriate arrangements have been made. Thus, if crowds in Mumbai local trains return to the levels that were seen before the On Thursday, November 12, officials recorded only 4496 cases in … Mumbai local trains: More people allowed to travel from today — all you need to know Use of Mumbai's local trains has been restricted for general public in view of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The delay by the ministry has miffed state government officials, who blamed it for deliberately delaying the decision on starting the local trains for the general public. considering developing an App for this. Iqbal Singh Chahal, Mumbai's Municipal Commissioner said that a … No services yet for general passengers.Railways to expand to 350 local trains in Mumbai from tomorrow. In the last month, amid a surge in the coronavirus cases and fearing of the second wave in the city, Municipal Commissioner had clarified that the decision to start Mumbai local train services for the general public will be further delayed. However, in the last month, amid a surge in the coronavirus cases and fearing of the second wave in the city, Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal had clarified that the decision to start Mumbai local train services for the general public will be further delayed. The chief minister’s attempt is to start the locals for the … Meetings in this context have been held by the As a result, to stop children from boarding the local trains, this rule has been put in place. Mumbai local trains: More people allowed to travel from today — all you need to know Use of Mumbai's local trains has been restricted for general public in view of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Future of Mobility . So far, the efforts taken by the state government and the local bodies have helped in reducing COVID19 cases in Maharashtra and Mumbai. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recently informed that it was mulling over resuming local train services and a … It is learnt that Government of West Bengal ensured by the State Government, by some technological solution / App or otherwise. Decision to allow general public in Mumbai local trains to be taken after New Year. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 28 (ANI): The Maharashtra government proposed Railways on Wednesday to reopen the services of Mumbai local trains for the general public. ", Adding more about the Central Railways, the letter said, "In the present Covid regime, a safe number of passengers per EMU service would work Addressing the media, Mumbai Municipal Commissioner said that it was not appropriate to start Mumbai local trains for the general public due to the safety reasons. The Railways on Sunday announced that it will run 753 more services on the Mumbai suburban train system but gave no indication on when it would allow the general public to use these services. ", Sharing information about the Western Railways, the officials said, "In the present Covid regime, a safe number of passengers per EMU service would work This rule is applicable to both Central Railways and Western Railways. However, the virus has a 14-day cycle and this period will be crucial to know if there is any surge in coronavirus cases post-Diwali. Notwithstanding official guidelines on social distancing, familiar scenes of overcrowding in Mumbai local trains have returned in recent weeks, albeit with a new fear of COVID-19 transmission. In the last month, amid a surge in the coronavirus cases and fearing of the second wave in the city, Municipal Commissioner had clarified that the decision to start Mumbai local train services for the general public will be further delayed. Coronavirus: General public not allowed in Mumbai local trains from Sunday This story is from March 22, 2020 Bhavika Jain & Sujit Mahamulkar / TNN / Updated: Mar 22, 2020, 01:21 IST These special suburban services are not for general passengers/public and will be strictly for those engaged in essential services only. Mumbai: Amid increasing apprehensions of a second wave of coronavirus outbreak in the state, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation recently informed that the civic body is mulling over resuming local trains for all after December 15. Thousands of commuters in Mumbai and suburban areas could get a major relief as the Maharashtra government has said that the local train services may be used by the general public … Though, any instances of a spike in daily cases reported in the city will further postpone the resumption of the service. 9.6 lakh passengers daily, which is much less than the 35 lakh passengers which were BMC additional commissioner Suresh Kakani said that a meeting has been scheduled for next week to review the situation in the city and take a decision on resuming the locals for the general public. Mumbai, Dec 11: Officials have clarified that there are no immediate plans to open Mumbai local trains to all. The state government might reopen the suburban local trains for the general public from January. out to 700. All Rights Reserved. Meanwhile, the general public in the city is waiting for the Mumbai Local Train services to resume. The Railways has decided to hold off the resumption of local train services in the city for the general public, even as other restrictions imposed during the lockdown are being lifted gradually. No-go for Mumbai local trains yet; new rules for taxis, autos soon mumbai Updated: Jul 25, 2020, 00:29 IST. Local train services, halted for the general public since March in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, is likely to resume in West Bengal in a graded manner this month. MNS general secretary, Sandeep Deshpande, posted two videos on social media on Wednesday, showing a glimpse of the crowd and a long line of passengers waiting for BEST buses. They have to carry a valid identity card. The help of State Government Police would also be required to support existing strength The Maharashtra government last month wrote to the Railways, proposing that the general public be allowed to travel by Mumbai local trains during non-peak hours. So, even if we start all 1367 EMU services, we can transport a maximum of of RPF, GRP, in the crowd control. Unfortunately, the general public is yet to get permission regarding the same and the state government is giving thorough consideration amidst the increasing COVID-19 cases. segmentation/segregation of passengers, thus enabling social distancing, has to be Local train services, halted for the general public since March in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, is likely to resume in West Bengal in a graded manner this month. From July 15, local trains resumed for … State Government on 22rd and 27th of October ‘2020, in which Central Railway and To ensure that this and other rules are being followed Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel are deployed at each entry gate. REUTERS/Shailesh Andrade. Coronavirus forces Mumbai’s iconic local trains to keep the general public off for 10 days. Over seven months after it decided to shut down suburban train services during the lockdown, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday wrote to the Railways proposing that the general public be allowed to travel by Mumbai local trains during non-peak hours. Meanwhile, officials from the Railways have replied through a letter, seeking consultation from the state government. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials on Thursday, December 3, said that they will be closely monitoring the cases and accordingly, a decision on resuming suburban services for all commuters will be taken by mid-December. But the railwa On October 30, the state government had written to the general managers of both the zonal railways and had proposed three time-slots during the day for general commuters, and two time-slots for essential services staff. Mumbai: The suburban local train services in the city might finally resume for all Mumbaikars in January, Minister for Relief and Rehabilitation Vijay Wadettiwar said on Thursday. The Maharashtra government is on Wednesday expected to announce the resumption of local train services for the general public following a state Cabinet discussion on … A Zenlive Media Private Limited Venture | © 2020 Mumbai Live. A Zenlive Media Private Limited Venture | © 2020 Mumbai Live. General public may be allowed to travel via Mumbai local soon. travelling in the Pre-Covid regime. After thorough consideration, the state allowed the trains to resume operations in a phase-wise manner, however, the public is not allowed yet, keeping the growing COVID19 cases in mind. 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