BMC begins issuing passes for local train travel

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Aug 11, 2021

Ticket to board local trains

Citizens who have completed 14 days after second dose eligible for train travel

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Local trains to reopen

From August 15, only for those who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19

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QR-based passes

Being issued at 53 stations in Mumbai, 109 stations in MMR

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Only monthly passes

Single, return tickets or longer duration passes will not be issued

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Counter timings

The counters will be operational from 7am to 11pm on all days

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Verification documents

Hard copy of final vaccination certificate, original and photocopy of photo ID needed

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Docs while boarding trains

Passengers are to carry all three documents - monthly pass, stamped vaccination certificate and photo ID copy while travelling. Photo: Ramesh Sable

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Around 45 lakh commuters

Are expected to use local trains from August 15, which is 55% of pre-lockdown ridership numbers

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22 lakh fully vaccinated

They have also completed 14 days since second dose in Mumbai

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MMR crowd

From MMR regions like Thane, Navi Mumbai, Mira Bhayander and other satellite townships, around 7 lakh are expected to take the train. Photo: Ramesh Sable

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