Mumbai’s local trains have managed to stay on track through the third Covid-19 wave by avoiding any possible restrictions. Railway officials said that increased and sustained action against the mask-less and commuters not following Covid-appropriate behaviour helped run the city’s lifeline smoothly.

“Mumbai local trains are the lifeline of the city and the common man’s transport. The state government has already given elaborate instructions over issuance of tickets and passes through the mandated Universal Pass. In addition, the number of fully vaccinated people has been on the rise. We stepped up drives against the mask-less and were also authorised by the state government to fine offenders under the relevant Sections of the Disaster Management Act to keep the epidemic under control,” a senior official said.