NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, FEB 12
Schools for higher classes and colleges were opened from February 8 across Tamil Nadu. Keeping this in view, convenience of the students and popular demand, Southern Railway has announced permitting students to travel in Chennai Suburban train services with effect from Monday (February 15, 2021).
📚 Students will now be able to conveniently travel along the Chennai Suburban Rail Network from 15th February, 2021.
😷 Students are requested to adhere to all standard Covid-19 safety protocols.
🚊 Railways strives to deliver safe & convenient travel to all passengers. pic.twitter.com/ksKPKVVVTY
— Piyush Goyal (मोदी का परिवार) (@PiyushGoyal) February 12, 2021
Students, both genders, will be allowed to travel throughout the day including peak hours in Chennai suburban trains. Students are required to carry valid Photo Identity Card issued by their educational institution and produce the same at ticket booking counters while purchasing tickets or passes. The ID card should also be produced along with ticket/pass during journey for verification by Ticket examiner.
Students are requested to strictly adhere to all the COVID standard safety protocols such as wearing of masks and social distancing.
In view of COVID pandemic situation, Southern Railway has been permitting various categories of passengers in a phased manner in Chennai Suburban services.
It may be recalled that all women passengers have already been allowed to travel in Chennai Suburban train services throughout the day without time restrictions.
