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As June 1 looms, all eyes on track; Mumbai local trains for fully vaccinated? Commuter bodies debate

Struggling commuters from far-flung suburbs want those vaccinated to be allowed on locals in next phase, but officials weary about implementation

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Railway officials check the tickets of commuters at Malad station on May 9. Pics/Satej Shinde

Railway officials check the tickets of commuters at Malad station on May 9. Pics/Satej Shinde

A few passenger bodies want the railways to allow fully vaccinated commuters to board local trains post the end of lockdown, underscoring that people from far-off suburbs are struggling without their favourite mode of commuting. While officials feel it is a good idea, they say its implementation looks unfeasible for a mass public transporter like the railways. At the same time, commuters’ desperation is reflecting through a sharp rise in ticketless travel.

The lack of access to the city’s lifeline has severely curtailed people’s movement and affected livelihoods

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