Over a month back women were allowed on suburban local trains but the railways have observed that a lot of the times even children accompany them. In view of this, on Thursday the authorities issued a notice saying that entry of kids should be restricted with immediate effect and the rule be applicable on both the Central and Western Railway sections.

The notice further said that the railway board had only permitted women passengers to travel on local trains during stipulated hours over the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. "However, it was noticed that children accompany women on trains. In view of this, it is once again reiterated that only women are allowed and not children," it added.