In its process to UNLOCK the state slowly and steadily, the Maharashtra Government has asked Central and Western Railways to allow women commuters to travel in Mumbai's suburban trains during non-peak hours.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''AIR correspondent reports, ahead of the Navratri festival that begins tomorrow, Maharashtra Government has announced a gift for women commuters. An order issued by the state's Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation department states that all women commuters should be allowed unrestricted travel between 11 am and 3 pm and then again from 7 pm till end of service.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''Stating that entry must be allowed to all women possessing valid tickets, the order issued by Secretary Kishor Raje Nimbalkar clarified that QR codes will not be required for these commuters. <br />''<br />''The order reiterated that earlier permission given to emergency services staff to travel in local trains will continue to remain valid for the entire day. The Secretary further instructed concerned authorities to increase the frequency of local trains to meet the increased demand.<br />
News On AIR | October 16, 2020 9:13 PM
Maha Govt asks Central, Western Railways to allow women commuters to travel in Mumbai's suburban trains during non-peak hours