Western Railway to Run Additional 99 Special Local Train Services from 29.01.2021
Western Railway to Run Additional 99 Special Suburban Services from 29th January, 2021
TOTAL NUMBER OF SPECIAL SERVICES INCREASED TO 1300 – Clicks here to Download in Pdf
Currently 1201 special suburban services are being operated by Western Railway for essential services staff & other categories 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 1201 to 1300 with effect from Friday, 29th January, 2021 by adding 99 additional services.
According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, out of the increased 99 services, 28 services during morning peak hours & 35 services during evening peak hours have been increased for the convenience of commuters. Shri Thakur stated that out of the total 99 services increased, 29 services have been increased in Churchgate – Borivali sector, 28 services increased in Churchgate – Goregaon sector, 13 services increased in Churchgate – Andheri sector, 9 services increased in Churchgate – Bandra sector, 7 services increased in Dadar – Virar sector, 3 services each increased in Andheri – Virar sector & Mahalaxmi – Borivali sector, 2 services each increased in Borivali – Virar sector, Borivali – Vasai Road sector, Borivali – Nalasopara sector & Bandra – Borivali sector and 1 service each have been increased in Bandra – Nalasopara, Churchgate – Bhayander, Borivali – Bhayander & Mumbai Central – Borivali sectors.
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 to maintain social distancing. The latest increase was implemented from 2nd November, 2020, when the total services were increased from 1000 to 1201 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. Categories as identified by the State Government, all ladies (between 11 am and 3 pm and after 7 pm), practicing lawyers and registered clerks of lawyers during timings as specified should travel in these special trains, as permitted by Govt of Maharashtra.