The Central Railway (CR) Mumbai, on Thursday, announced 68 more local train trips with immediate effect, taking the total number of services from 355 to 423.

Confirming the development, CR's chief public relations officer Shivaji Sutar said, "Central Railway currently operates 355 special suburban services for essential services staff as notified by the government of Maharashtra. In order to maintain social distancing and avoid crowding, CR has taken a decision to increase the number of daily special suburban services from 355 to 423 from September 24."