A fresh order issued by the state government regarding local train travel has no mention of whether single-journey tickets will be issued from today. However, it says that even essential workers and government employees will have to be fully vaccinated to take locals and the railways can issue monthly, quarterly and annual passes.

"The letter mentions nothing about single-journey tickets. As per the October 8 order, three categories of people are allowed to travel on local trains — those who are fully vaccinated, those with co-morbidities and all under 18 years of age. There is no question of issuing single journey tickets,” an official said.