VASCO: Indian Railways has been taking various measures to contain the spread of the resurgence of COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with the guidelines issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Home affairs from time to time. One of the specific guideline is to wear masks in order to contain the spread of the pandemic.
The Ministry of Railways have issued the following order: To prevent spitting and act of similar nature and thus to ensure wearing of face masks/face cover by all persons at railway premises (including trains), fines up to Rs 500 under Indian Railways (Penalties for activities affecting cleanliness at Railway premises) Rules 2012 shall be imposed by railway officials authorised for this purpose, on persons not wearing face mask/cover in Railway premises (including trains). The SWR appeals to all railway passengers to wear masks, follow hand hygiene and maintain social distance.
“We appeal to rail travellers and request their cooperation to become partners with Railway authorities in our fight against COVID-19,” the SWR release stated.
