The Mumbai railways on Saturday night announced that it was increasing the suburban local train services to about 1,000 each on Central Railways (CR) and Western Railways (WR), to cater to the allowed categories of essential staff and women commuters with effect from November 1, in order to maintain social distancing and avoid crowding.

“Railways will operate 2020 suburban services with effect from November 1, which means additional 610 suburban services to the existing 1,410 services,” a spokesperson said.