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Mumbai: Fully vaccinated passengers to be allowed in local trains in 2-3 days, says Aslam Shaikh

This development comes at a time when the demand for resumption of suburban train services for the general public has been gaining steam. Many citizen groups and political leaders have urged Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to allow general public.

Mumbai: Fully vaccinated passengers to be allowed in local trains in 2-3 days, says Aslam Shaikh
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In a big relief to Mumbaikars, the Maharashtra government may soon allow fully vaccinated people to travel on its local trains unrestricted.

On Wednesday, July 28, the state Cabinet Minister Aslam Shaikh hinted that fully vaccinated passengers could be permitted to travel unrestricted within two to three days.

This development comes at a time when the demand for resumption of suburban train services for the general public has been gaining steam. Many citizen groups and political leaders have urged chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to allow the general public to travel on these trains.

While speaking to media persons, Shaikh informed that a detailed discussion took place over the opening of Mumbai local train and Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses for fully vaccinated individuals in the state cabinet meeting.

In an address to the media after the meeting, Shaikh, who is also guardian minister of Mumbai mentioned, "As a minister, I am also of the view that person whose two doses are completed should be allowed to travel in Mumbai local, we have also informed Chief Minister about this. After studying the report by the task force, a decision on Mumbai local will be taken in next two to three days."

The local trains, considered the lifeline of Mumbai, were allowed to run but never completely opened for the public. They are currently operational for just essential service employees.

He also noted that the restrictions in the city will be slowly relaxed. Moreover, a decision will soon be taken to extend the timings of the restaurants across the city.

The Maharashtra government started easing the COVID-19 curbs in the state as cases of the disease showed a decline. But, in view of the second wave of coronavirus and delta plus variant spreading fast, some of the curbs were brought back.

Also Read: Mumbai Local News: Restore Local Trains In Mumbai Or Pay INR 5,000 As Travelling Allowance: BJP To Govt

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