Pharma company staffers, in addition to pathological and lab testing employees, will now be allowed to board local trains on Western Railway (WR) as per a fresh order issued on September 5. However, on Central Railway (CR), only those who can procure QR code passes can board local trains.

A WR internal note said pharma staffers can board locals with proper journey tickets and identity cards. Sources added that they can now begin the process of applying for a QR-code based e-pass as per existing conditions.