Central Railway to resume 8 special train services from today, check details

The Central Railway on Wednesday stated that eight local train services from Belapur and Nerul to Kharkopar station on its suburban route in Navi Mumbai from November 20. It also advised passengers to adhere to all norms and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to COVID-19 while travelling in trains.

An important decision to resume eight special suburban services from November 20, four between Belapur and Kharkopar, and another four between Nerul and Kharkopar was taken by the Central Railway. 

The local train services from Nerul will depart for Kharkopar at 8.45 am and 5.45 pm, while the services from Belapur will start at 9.32 am and 6.32 pm, the press release stated. The services from Kharkopar to Nerul will depart at 9.15 am and 6.15 pm, while those for Belapur will start at 10 am and 7 pm.

“Except for categories as identified by the State Government of Maharashtra and as approved by the Ministry of Railways, others are requested not to rush to the stations,” the Central Railway said.

It is to be noted that the Central Railway resumed suburban services from June 15 on the main, harbour and trans-harbour lines for essential services staff, including government employees and police personnel. The services were halted in March due to the COVID-19 outbreak.  

Meanwhile, suburban railway services resumed in West Bengal from Nov 11. 696 suburban services started in the state after months of lockdown in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.