In view of Corona Virus outbreak, Indian Railways has suspended all types of passenger train services, that is, all Mail/Express trains (including premium trains), passenger trains and suburban trains from 22nd March, 2020 up to 24:00 hours/midnight of 14th April, 2020. Further, ticket refund rules have also been relaxed in order to avoid crowding and maintain social distancing to contain the spread of Coronavirus CoVID -19. This relaxation is applicable only for PRS counter generated tickets and rules for e-tickets remains the same.
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Cancellation of Passenger train services & closure of ticket counters extended
Chennai: In view of Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines on the measures to be taken by Ministries/Departments of Government of India and in continuation of measures already taken for containment of COVID-19 Epidemic in the country the following steps are taken:
Read MoreAll train services to remain suspended till March 31, 2020
New Delhi: Railways have announced that all Passenger/Express/Superfast and Premium train services will remain suspended till March-end, ie 24.00 hrs on 31.03.2020 to strengthen the efforts already taken to contain the spread of COVID-19. Long-distance trains which started on or before 22-03-2020 will be allowed to reach their respective destination.
Read MoreRelaxation in refund rules to avoid crowding at reservation centres
Trivandrum: In view of the government advisory in the wake of Covid -19 to avoid crowding and practice social distancing. Indian Railways has relaxed Refund Rules for PRS counter generated tickets. However, all rules for e-ticket remain the same as the passenger does not need to come to the Station for a refund of the ticket.
Read MoreCancellation of Train Services on Mar 22 due to Janata curfew
Trivandrum: In view of the outbreak of Corona Virus and the Janata Curfew, the following train services of 22.03.2020 will be fully cancelled. 1. Train No.12623 Chennai Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central Mail of 22.03.2020.
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