Railways to Fine Rs 500 for No Mask Within Premises, Inside Trains as Measure against Covid Spread
3 years, 8 months ago

Railways to Fine Rs 500 for No Mask Within Premises, Inside Trains as Measure against Covid Spread

News 18  

With the alarming rise in the number of cases across India, the Indian Railways has decided to impose a fine of Rs 500 on anyone without a mask within the premises and inside trains. Besides facemask, other Covid-19 protocols include maintaining social distancing, temperature screening at the entry and exit of stations and encouraging passengers to constantly sanitise their hands. They ensure that the passengers are following the norms, protocols and SOP related to COVID – 19 including maintaining social distancing & wearing of masks, etc besides motivating the passengers for the same while travelling in trains. Regular Announcements, as well as extensive awareness campaigns, are being made on social media platforms and digital screens at stations regarding following of COVID appropriate behaviour by all passengers such as wearing of masks, use sanitisers and handwash and maintaining social distancing, etc.

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Covid protocols revived in Lucknow, other UP districts amid spurt in cases
1 year, 9 months ago

Covid protocols revived in Lucknow, other UP districts amid spurt in cases

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Amid a spurt in Covid cases in many districts of UP, the district administration on Wednesday issued guidelines for offices, schools, colleges, hospitals, marriage halls and public places. Anyone can inform about any Covid positive patient on telephone number 0522-4523000 of the Integrated Covid Command and Control Centre. Covid protocols like masks, social distancing in marriage ceremonies and other …

Only vaccinated passengers allowed on suburban trains in Chennai region: Railway
3 years ago

Only vaccinated passengers allowed on suburban trains in Chennai region: Railway

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: In view of the steep rise in new COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu, passengers who have received the two doses of vaccination would be allowed to travel on its suburban services with effect from January 10, the Southern Railway said on Saturday. With effect from 4 am on January 10 till 23.59 pm on January 31, only passengers in …

West Central Railway To Impose Fine On Passengers Violating Covid-19 Norms
3 years, 1 month ago

West Central Railway To Impose Fine On Passengers Violating Covid-19 Norms

News 18  

The West Central Railway has announced to levy heavy fines on the passengers flouting Covid-19 guidelines at railway stations and while travelling by trains. The West Central Railway has decided to increase surveillance on the passengers flouting Covid-19 norms after PM Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Bhopal for inauguration of Rani Kamlapati railway station. The West Central Railway’s move to …

Indian Railways Resumes Monthly Pass Service for 56 Trains in Northern Railway Region
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian Railways Resumes Monthly Pass Service for 56 Trains in Northern Railway Region

News 18  

The Indian Railways has started several special trains connecting important cities of the country. The Indian Railways had closed its MST service due to the pandemic and is now all set to resume it for its commuters in the Northern Railway division. A senior officer of the Northern Railway told the media that MST services will resume for September 3 …

Covid: Over 130 Delhi Metro passengers fined for not wearing masks
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid: Over 130 Delhi Metro passengers fined for not wearing masks

India TV News  

More than 130 passengers were penalised by Delhi Metro authorities on Tuesday for not wearing a face mask inside trains, officials said. According to a senior DMRC official, the line utilisations performed till about 8 PM on Tuesday was around 5.22 lakh, adding that this was in view of the drastically reduced capacity. "To ensure compliance of Covid appropriate behaviour …

Over 130 Delhi Metro Passengers Fined for Not Wearing Masks
3 years, 7 months ago

Over 130 Delhi Metro Passengers Fined for Not Wearing Masks

News 18  

More than 130 passengers were penalised by Delhi Metro authorities on Tuesday for not wearing a face mask inside trains, officials said. According to a senior DMRC official, the line utilisations performed till about 8 PM on Tuesday was around 5.22 lakh, adding that this was in view of the drastically reduced capacity. "To ensure compliance of Covid appropriate behaviour …

2,018 people fined by CR for travelling in Mumbai locals using fake ID cards
3 years, 7 months ago

2,018 people fined by CR for travelling in Mumbai locals using fake ID cards

India TV News  

The Central Railway has caught 2,018 passengers, who were found travelling in Mumbai suburban locals amid the pandemic by carrying fake identity cards, and collected from them Rs 10.09 lakh fine in a little over a month that ended May 31, an official has said. Railway staff in CR''s Mumbai division conducted a massive ticket checking drive in April and …

Mumbai's Local Trains to be Blamed for Surge in Covid-19 Cases? Here's What BMC Data Says
3 years, 10 months ago

Mumbai's Local Trains to be Blamed for Surge in Covid-19 Cases? Here's What BMC Data Says

News 18  

As Maharashtra battles a surge in Coronavirus cases, Municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal said a chunk on cases could be attributed to public movement as local trains resumed services. “One of my hunches is that the local trains in Mumbai, which carry almost 50 lakh people a day, were shut from last March till January 31, and only on February …

Top news of the day: India issues fresh air travel guidelines after reporting three COVID-19 variants; new Lt. Governor orders floor test in Puducherry on February 22, and more
3 years, 10 months ago

Top news of the day: India issues fresh air travel guidelines after reporting three COVID-19 variants; new Lt. Governor orders floor test in Puducherry on February 22, and more

The Hindu  

The new SOP, which will come into effect at 11.59 p.m. on February 22 was released on late on February 17. Puducherry Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararjan on February 18 ordered a floor test for the Congress government in the Union Territory on February 22, to ascertain whether it has majority in the wake of a spate of resignations by the …

Railways creates anti-COVID coach to ensure safety of passengers: Details | Watch video
4 years, 2 months ago

Railways creates anti-COVID coach to ensure safety of passengers: Details | Watch video

India TV News  

The Indian Railways is making efforts towards coronavirus-free passenger journey with a number of precautionary installations inside coaches to minimise the spread of the infectious disease. Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has tweeted a video showcasing new initiatives taken by the railways towards safety of passengers in the coronavirus times. Railways creates anti-COVID coach: Key takeways Ensuring full passenger safety, …

Mumbai local train commuters travelling without masks will now be fined ₹200
4 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai local train commuters travelling without masks will now be fined ₹200

India TV News  

In a fresh order, the Maharashtra government has directed the Government Railway Police to impose fine on commuters found without masks in local trains and on stations in Mumbai. In a letter to GRP Commissioner Ravindra Sengaonkar, state disaster management department director Abhay Yawalkar has said the fine will be in line with the circular issued by the Municipal Corporation …

Festive Season in Mind, RPF Announces Covid-19 Guidelines for Train Travel
4 years, 3 months ago

Festive Season in Mind, RPF Announces Covid-19 Guidelines for Train Travel

News 18  

The Railway Protection Force has issued guidelines for travellers keeping in mind the upcoming festive season with Durga Puja, Diwali and Chath Puja. Boarding a train after having been denied to undertake travel by the health check-up team at the railway station would be a strict no. Activities which may create unclean or unhygienic conditions or affect public health and …

Dos and Don’ts on Train Journey During the COVID-19 Pandemic
4 years, 3 months ago

Dos and Don’ts on Train Journey During the COVID-19 Pandemic

News 18  

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, there are a lot of changes made in the travelling rules and regulation in the country. If you are planning on a train journey, here are some do’s and don’ts to keep in mind and follow: 1. Catering Service is no more available and only packed items, ready to eat, packaged drinking water, tea, coffee and …

Big relief for passengers as Indian Railways resumes reservations through selective ticket counters from today
4 years, 7 months ago

Big relief for passengers as Indian Railways resumes reservations through selective ticket counters from today

India TV News  

In a big relief for passengers, Indian Railways opens its reservation counters at select stations for booking of only reserved tickets from today, nearly two months after they were shut due to the coronavirus lockdown. The zonal railways have been instructed to decide and notify opening of reservation counters according to local needs and conditions, the order stated. On Thursday, …

With railways to run special trains for migrants without consent from destination states, concerns arise over containment efforts
4 years, 7 months ago

With railways to run special trains for migrants without consent from destination states, concerns arise over containment efforts

Firstpost  

With states like Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and Assam, reporting a sudden spike in cases as migrants return home in thousands and 200 Shramik Special daily trains to run from 1 June without consent from states, there is concern that this may overwhelm healthcare of these states. Since then, multiple COVID-19 positive cases have emerged in the states like Bihar, Odisha, …

Opinion | Mumbai, Ahmedabad continue to be hotspots, graves being readied in advance
4 years, 7 months ago

Opinion | Mumbai, Ahmedabad continue to be hotspots, graves being readied in advance

India TV News  

The biggest single-day spike of 5,376 fresh COVID-19 cases was reported across India on Wednesday with Delhi touching a new high of 534 cases on a single day. On Wednesday, in my prime time show 'Aaj Ki Baat', we showed how graves are being prepared in advance in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Surat, Bhopal and Indore for COVID-19 victims. Sixty five special …

Indian Railways new travellers rules: Follow these boarding norms from today
4 years, 8 months ago

Indian Railways new travellers rules: Follow these boarding norms from today

Live Mint  

IRCTC on Monday resumed its ticketing services following the announcement made by Indian Railways for the resumption passenger train services. Passenger trains will start running from Delhi to 15 Indian cities across the country from today, which is five days before the end of the national lockdown. According to the Railway’s statement, "These trains will be run as special trains …

Indian Railways asks zones to watch out for sectarian feuds and troublemakers on board shramik trains, issues advisory on sanitation protocol
4 years, 8 months ago

Indian Railways asks zones to watch out for sectarian feuds and troublemakers on board shramik trains, issues advisory on sanitation protocol

Firstpost  

The Railways also stated that sanitisation of shramik trains has to be done both at the originating and the destination stations New Delhi: Watch out for the possibility of sectarian feuds and troublemakers on board, and keep an eye on the behaviour of passengers — these are some of the guidelines issued to the zonal railways running ‘Shramik Special’ trains. …

Coronavirus lockdown | Railways to run ‘Shramik Special’ trains to move migrant workers, other stranded persons
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Railways to run ‘Shramik Special’ trains to move migrant workers, other stranded persons

The Hindu  

The Indian Railways on May 1, 2020, began operating ‘Shramik Special’ trains to transport migrant workers, tourists, pilgrims, students and others, who were stranded due to the sudden nationwide lockdown effective March 22, back to their home States. A railways official stressed that these are special trains planned for people identified and registered by the State governments, and Railways will …

India coronavirus: Trains are being turned into hospitals as railways close for the first time in 167 years
4 years, 9 months ago

India coronavirus: Trains are being turned into hospitals as railways close for the first time in 167 years

CNN  

Bangalore, India CNN — When Prime Minister Narendra Modi imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 25, Indian Railways took the unprecedented move of suspending passenger trains across the country until April 14. This handout photograph from Indian Railways show how old trains will be used as Covid-19 isolation ward Indian Railways The network, which is the world’s fourth-largest rail operator …

Coronavirus: Indian Railways converts train coaches into 'Isolation Wards'
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Indian Railways converts train coaches into 'Isolation Wards'

Op India  

With India entering a crucial phase in its fight against the Wuhan Coronavirus, the Indian Railways came up with a remarkably ingenious solution to support the country’s public health system. Follow real-time updates here: https://t.co/hqrexRUZrn pic.twitter.com/SNCxCOhMqR — Hindustan Times March 28, 2020 According to North Central Railway General Manager Rajiv Chaudhary, a train coach at the coaching depot in New …

Before-and-after photos show how Indian Railways has come to halt amid Coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Before-and-after photos show how Indian Railways has come to halt amid Coronavirus lockdown

India TV News  

Indian Railways — India's colossal passenger railway system --also known as India's lifeline- has come to a halt as the country took emergency lockdown measures to keep the coronavirus pandemic from spreading. India's colossal passenger railway system has come to a halt as officials take emergency measures to keep the coronavirus pandemic from spreading in the country of 1.3 billion …

Railways take COVID-19 precautions, installs lifts without buttons in Jaipur Headquarters
4 years, 9 months ago

Railways take COVID-19 precautions, installs lifts without buttons in Jaipur Headquarters

India TV News  

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday shared measures to ensure hygiene and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Taking on to his official Twitter handle, he shared a photo of a unique mechanism to operate lifts without touching buttons. "Taking novel measures to ensure hygiene and prevent the spread of COVID-19, Railways installs unique mechanism to operate lifts without touching buttons …

Coronavirus pandemic: From cancelling trains to increasing platform tickets, Indian Railways goes full throttle to contain outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: From cancelling trains to increasing platform tickets, Indian Railways goes full throttle to contain outbreak

Firstpost  

As India grapples to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic in the country with cases crossing the 160 mark, the Indian Railways has taken steps to minimise the outbreak in the country. As India grapples to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic with confirmed cases crossing the 160-mark in the country, the Indian Railways has taken steps to minimise the outbreak. Steps …

Railways intensify screening of passengers
4 years, 9 months ago

Railways intensify screening of passengers

The Hindu  

Railways have intensified screening of passengers with the help of railway personnel and health authorities to check the spread of COVID-19 through the railway network. Two persons who boarded the Parasuram Express bound for Thiruvananthapuram Central at Shoranur and Irinjalakuda with high fever on Wednesday were detrained after screening and the coaches were sanitised and fumigated after removing other passengers. …

Southern Railway to fine passengers Rs 2,000 for reckless selfies
6 years, 6 months ago

Southern Railway to fine passengers Rs 2,000 for reckless selfies

Deccan Chronicle  

Coimbatore: In a warning to reckless travelling by youngsters in particular, the Southern Railway has planned to fine train passengers up to a hefty Rs 2,000 per person who are found taking selfies in front of trains at railway stations and while travelling footboard. Mr. Senthil Vel, manager Coimbatore Railway junction told DC that an order has been circulated to …

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