5 Things to Know Before You Travel in Local Trains, Metros

With local trains back in service in most parts of the country, chief intensivist Dr Sandeep Patil, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan shares how you can travel freely after completing your vaccination course. 

As per the latest state government mandate, local trains in Mumbai will run for the general public who are vaccinated with two doses against COVID-19. Every commuter must maintain a gap of 14 days after the second dose to travel via local trains. As eager as people are to travel on trains again, they need to be conscious of their health and take appropriate preventive measures.

BEFORE TRAVEL:

Register for the railway passes on the app and download them. Those without a smartphone can collect it from their municipal ward office or the nearest railway station. 

Always wear double masks, carry a hand sanitiser, a few disinfectant wipes and spray with you. Make sure to carry a few extra masks in a sealed bag

Wear gloves before stepping out. Before you travel, wash your hands with soap water and then wear your masks. Once worn, don’t touch or remove them until you arrive at your destination.

DURING TRAVEL:

Adhere to the government mandate and stand at least 6 feet apart from other commuters and avoid gathering in groups. Follow signages put out by the railway authorities indicating where to stand, sit, queue up and exit signs.

Avoid touching surfaces such as ticket machines, handrails, elevator buttons and as much as possible. If you do touch these surfaces, immediately wash your hands with soap water or use a sanitiser containing 60 per cent alcohol.

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after using the public bathroom

Avoid spitting and littering

AFTER REACHING YOUR DESTINATION:

After reaching your workplace, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Wash your hands from time to time during the day

Remove the masks you wore during your travel and replace them with fresh ones. The previously worn masks can be placed in a sealed bag to wash or dispose safely.

Avoid over-crowding at cafeterias and maintain a safe distance. If possible, avoid eating together during break time

Following all COVID-19 protocols, precautions and hygiene etiquettes will keep you safe even if you get exposed to the virus.