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753 new Mumbai Local Train services to run on CR and WR from November 2

Currently, railways were operating 1020 and 1000 suburban services on CR and WR respectively, and with the new additions the department will now operate 2773 services in Mumbai

753 new Mumbai Local Train services to run on CR and WR from November 2
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In response to the concerns raised by the State Government, the railways, in a letter sent on the same day, i.e. October 28, 2020, have given inputs and stated that they are hoping that the State Government will revert soon deciding the modalities for providing services to the commuters in Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Following this, the Railways, on Sunday, November 1, 2020, announced some more suburban services keeping the coronavirus outbreak and the safety of the public in mind. The decision was taken following the social distancing norms drawn for the commuters. As per the new decision, a total of 753 new services have been added to the existing 2020 services, and the same will be effective from November 2, 2020.

Data shows that Central Railway (CR) has added 552 new suburban services to the existing 1020, taking the total services to 1572 services. Meanwhile, 201 new services have been added to the existing 1000 on Western Railway (WR) making it a total of 1201 services. 

Currently, railways were operating 1020 and 1000 suburban services on CR and WR respectively, and with the new additions the department will now operate 2773 services in Mumbai. 

Further, officials from the railway have also asked the commuters to follow the medical and social COVID19 protocols as directed by the government and health officials. An appeal has been made to all passengers to not rush inside the trains and at the stations. The information was shared by a press release is issued by the Public Relations Department, Central Railway, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai.

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