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Mumbai: 95 per cent local train services back on track, but still no public access

Ways to handle potential crowds seems to be major thorn as state and railways continue discussions

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Social distancing on local trains remains the biggest concern for state and railway authorities

Social distancing on local trains remains the biggest concern for state and railway authorities

AMID growing expectations of allowing the general public to use local trains, Central and Western railways have said that suburban services would be restored to 95 per cent of the pre-pandemic levels from Friday. However, no decision has been taken on access for all. Initially, Western Railway had announced that it would go for full-scale operations but later scaled it down by 67 services to settle at 1,300. The Central Railway will increase its services from 1,580 to 1,685.

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