On Monday, Maharashtra government issued an official statement over lifting up the COVID-19 restrictions in 14 districts, which showcased a significant decline in Coronavirus cases. CM Uddhav Thackeray then talked about the challenges on starting the Mumbai suburban train services for common people. He had said that the officials are constantly in talks to start these services soon. CM yet again commented on the same stating the state government is considering to ease the local trains very soon, meaning that the common people who are fully vaccinated will be allowed to travel.
While speaking to the media at the inauguration of a new municipal building, CM Uddhav Thackeray praised the Mumbai civic body for its participating in curbing the COVID-19 outspread. Mentioning about the suburban locals, he said, “The Covid-19 situation in the state is mixed, as it has improved in some places. While it is not worrisome in some places, it should not reach that level. Wherever we could provide relaxation, we have given and, at some places, we haven’t as there is no option. The lockdown isn’t permanent. When will local (trains) start? We are considering starting it. We will grant these relaxations in other districts as well. But we will keep our responsibilities (for people) in mind and then ease restrictions.”
For the unversed, the Union Minister of State for Railways Raosaheb Danve, according to the reports said that the Maharashtra government is ready to allow people to travel by local trains soon and the state ministry will immediately grant the permissions.
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