Can ladies travel in local train before 11am?
Women can finally travel in local trains from today, although only in off-peak hours. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Twitter yesterday that women will be able to travel in the trains between 11 am and 3 pm and 7 pm onwards.
Can ladies travel in local train in morning?
Only the frontline staff and those working in the essential sectors would be allowed to travel by local trains. Though the state government has allowed all women commuter to travel by trains, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ruled it out.
Are ladies allowed in local train?
Medical personnel, government officials, airport and port service staff can also travel by local trains but not women. The state government said local bodies like BMC can impose further restrictions on allowing travel by local trains in cities like Mumbai.
What time do Mumbai locals start?
At present, local trains for the general public are available in three-time slots— from the start of the day’s services to 7 am; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm; and 9:00 pm to the end of the day.
What time can ladies travel in Mumbai local train?
From 7 am to 12 noon and from 4 pm to 9 pm, only employees of the essential services and categories of commuters specified by the Maharashtra government and the Ministry of Railways are permitted to travel in local trains.
Can ladies travel anytime in local?
All non-essential female commuters can travel between 11 am and 3 pm and from 7 pm till the last service with valid tickets and without showing QR codes. The railway authorities have, however, sought time and clarity to make the arrangements.
Can ladies travel in local train Mumbai after 7 pm?
Railway minister Piyush Goyal tweeted, “I am happy to announce that Railways will allow women to travel on suburban trains from 21 Oct between 11 am to 3 pm & after 7 pm. At present only workers categorised as essential by the state are allowed to travel on local trains.
What time ladies can travel in local train?
The state government has cleared suburban train travel for women passengers during non-peak hours from today. All non-essential female commuters can travel between 11 am and 3 pm and from 7 pm till the last service with valid tickets and without showing QR codes.