Is local train allowed for general public in Chennai?

CHENNAI: Relaxing travel restrictions, Chennai Division announced that the general public would be allowed travel in suburban trains during non-peak hours from Thursday. “General public who produce vaccination certificates along with documents for identity proof will be given tickets throughout the day.

Why is Chennai Metro a failure?

The Cause: Ranging from poor access to the stations and poor safety to unsafe parking facilities and a lack of integration with other modes of transport. The Solution: Commercially exploit the large built-up area at the stations; speed up land acquisition for extending the line to St. Thomas Mount.

Is ladies allowed in local train in Chennai?

Women will be allowed without time restrictions. They will be issued return tickets while men who work in non-essential sectors will be allowed only during non-peak hours (early morning to 7am and 9.30am to 4.30pm and 7pm onwards) with single journey tickets.

How many local trains are there in Chennai?

The Chennai Local Trains (Southern Railways) has 26 Train lines in Chennai with 103 Train stations. Their Train lines cover an area from the Tiruttani stop to the Ennore Railway Station stop and from the Sulurupeta Railway Station stop to the Chengalpattu stop.

Can boys travel in local trains?

The Maharashtra government has allowed children under 18 years to travel by the Mumbai local trains amid the improving COVID-19 situation in the city. The Maharashtra government has allowed children under 18 years to travel by the Mumbai local trains amid the improving COVID-19 situation in the city.

Are ladies allowed to travel in local train?

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.

Is Chennai Metro a success?

A recent study said Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) clocked a net loss of 715cr in financial year 2018-19, four times its total income of 183cr in the same period. CMRL generated 61.9cr from tickets, 24cr from non-fare revenue such as parking fee and income from property, and 97cr from interest and government grants.

Is Metro profitable in Chennai?

In better times: Before the pandemic, Chennai Metro Rail Limited used to run trains from 4.30 a.m. to 11 p.m., earning revenue of nearly ₹12-₹14 crore each month.

Who can travel Chennai local train?

The Southern Railway on Thursday announced further relaxations of restrictions for travelling public in the suburban trains, with immediate effect. All types of tickets will be issued to all category of travelling public including students, an official release said.

What is the next station after Tambaram?

Here are some popular nearby railway stations of Tambaram – Chennai Egmore (MS), Chennai Beach (MSB), Chennai Central (MAS), Mambalam (MBM), Avadi (AVD), St Thomas Mount (STM), Moore Market (MMCC), etc.

Who can travel in Chennai local train?

“The general male category that was earlier restricted to travel during peak hours (7 am to 9.30 am and 4.30 pm to 7 pm) is now permitted to travel if they produce a two dose COVID vaccination certificate along with any ID card to prove their identity at the time of purchasing tickets.

Can 17 year olds travel in local trains?

With schools reopening earlier this month and colleges set to open next week, Mumbai Railways have decided to allow teenagers under 18 years of age to travel by local trains despite them not being vaccinated.

What are the latest news about Chennai local / suburban trains?

Chennai Local / Suburban Trains Latest NEWS details are as following. Southern Railway announced that in view of the lockdown guidelines dated 20-06-2021 issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu, Southern Railway will allow the following categories of passengers to travel in the Chennai Suburban train system w.e.f 25-06-2021 (from 00:00 hours).

Can I travel in Chennai suburbs during non-peak hours?

Southern Railway announced that with effect from 23-12-2020, Southern Railway will permit General public to travel during non-peak hours in the Chennai suburban train system.

When will the fast local trains between Chennai Beach and Tambaram start?

Southern Railway announced that Fast Local trains between Chennai Beach and Tambaram will be introduced with effect from Saturday, 1st June 2019.

Is line block/power block allowed in Chennai Egmore – Villupuram section?

According, priority to Passenger Safety and Safety of train operations, as a part of ongoing Engineering works, Line Block/Power Block is permitted in Chennai Egmore – Villupuram section at St. Thomas Mount yard on 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th August 2021 and 03rd, 04th September 2021 between 00:00 hrs to 04:00 hrs (4 Hours).