Team Herald
VASCO: Vasco da Gama –H Nizamuddin Goa Express Special with 205 passengers on board departed from Vasco Railway Station on Monday. The Goa express train has a capacity of 1084 and 1076 berths have been reserved by the passengers.
In a press release, South Western Railway stated that with effect from June 1, 2020, 200 special train services have started across the country. Train No 02080 Hubballi – KSR Bengaluru Jan Shatabdi Express Special was the first train from Hubballi which departed at 14:20 hrs on Monday from Hubballi Railway Station. Train No 02080 Hubballi – KSR Bengaluru Jan Shatabdi Express Special has a capacity of 934 seats and 197 seats were booked for Monday’s journey. At Hubballi, 157 passengers boarded the train.
Later, Train No 07305 Hubballi -H. Nizamuddin Link Express departed at 16:15 hrs. This train has a capacity of 366 berths and all the 366 berths were booked. At Hubballi 132 passengers boarded the train.
Hand sanitization and thermal screening of passengers, social distancing, wearing of face cover /mask by passengers and other health protocol were followed.
Train rakes were cleaned and sanitised before allowing the passengers to board them. , Passengers have been informed that only those with confirmed / RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) tickets will be allowed to board the trains. Only passengers who are found asymptomatic will be permitted to travel. All passengers must wear face covers/masks at the time of entering railway station and during journey.
Passengers are recommended to download ‘Aarogya Setu’ App. Passengers shall reach the station at least 90 minutes in advance to facilitate thermal screening at the Station.
Passengers are advised to bring food from home. Only packed /ready to eat meals will be available in trains. Cooked meals won’t be provided/served in pantries/vendors in trains.
However at en route stations wherever IRCTC has base kitchens, cooked meals will be sold.
No linen/blankets etc, will be provided inside the trains and passengers are requested to make their own arrangements were some of the instructions from the SWR.
Team Herald
VASCO: Vasco da Gama –H Nizamuddin Goa Express Special with 205 passengers on board departed from Vasco Railway Station on Monday.
The Goa express train has a capacity of 1084 and 1076 berths have been reserved by the passengers.
In a press release, South Western Railway stated that with effect from June 1, 2020, 200 special train services have started across the country. Train No 02080 Hubballi – KSR Bengaluru Jan Shatabdi Express Special was the first train from Hubballi which departed at 14:20 hrs on Monday from Hubballi Railway Station. Train No 02080 Hubballi – KSR Bengaluru Jan Shatabdi Express Special has a capacity of 934 seats and 197 seats were booked for Monday’s journey. At Hubballi, 157 passengers boarded the train.
Later, Train No 07305 Hubballi -H. Nizamuddin Link Express departed at 16:15 hrs. This train has a capacity of 366 berths and all the 366 berths were booked. At Hubballi 132 passengers boarded the train.
Hand sanitization and thermal screening of passengers, social distancing, wearing of face cover /mask by passengers and other health protocol were followed.
Train rakes were cleaned and sanitised before allowing the passengers to board them. , Passengers have been informed that only those with confirmed / RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) tickets will be allowed to board the trains. Only passengers who are found asymptomatic will be permitted to travel. All passengers must wear face covers/masks at the time of entering railway station and during journey.
Passengers are recommended to download ‘Aarogya Setu’ App. Passengers shall reach the station at least 90 minutes in advance to facilitate thermal screening at the Station.
Passengers are advised to bring food from home. Only packed /ready to eat meals will be available in trains. Cooked meals won’t be provided/served in pantries/vendors in trains.
However at en route stations wherever IRCTC has base kitchens, cooked meals will be sold.
No linen/blankets etc, will be provided inside the trains and passengers are requested to make their own arrangements were some of the instructions from the SWR.
