Chennai: A total of 13 daily special trains would be operated from Chennai to various destinations, in Tamilnadu including southern districts, by Southern Railway, when the intra-State train services will resume on 7 September as part of Unlock 4.0 measures.
The Railway Board has given approval for nine special trains from Chennai to various destinations, that included Coimbatore, Trichy, Karaikudi, Madurai and Tuticorin, besides Coimbatore-Mayiladuthurai Janshatabdi special, that would run on all days, except Tuesdays.
A Southern Railway release here said, the Railway Board has approved four more fully reserved special trains, taking the number of trains to 13 so far.
The four trains were Chennai EgmoreâSengottaiâChennai Egmore Tri-weekly special that would commence from 10 September, Chennai EgmoreâKanniyakumariâChennai Egmore daily special from 8 September, Dr MGR Chennai CentralâMettupalayamâ Dr MGR Chennai Central Superast daily special from Monday and Trichy-Nagercoil-Trichy Superfast daily special from 7 September.
Stating that all safety protocols would be followed, the release said all passengers would be compulsorily screened and only those asymptomatic will be allowed to board the train.
Only passengers with confirmed tickets would be allowed to enter the railway station and they should wear face masks at the entry and during travel.
The passengers should reach the station at-least 90 minutes in advance to facilitate thermal screening and only those asymptomatic will be permitted to travel.
Apart from maintaining social distancing, all the passengers were advised to download and use the Aarogya Setu application.
No linen, blankets and curtains would be provided inside the train and passengers were advised to carry their own linen for the travel.
The temperature inside the AC coaches would be suitably regulated for this purpose.