India's train network, one of the world's largest, will gradually restart operations on Tuesday as the country eases its coronavirus lockdown amid a steep rise in infections. The country reported 4,213 new virus cases over the past 24 hours, its biggest single-day spike. India's train network, closed in late March when a strict nationwide lockdown was implemented, will be the first mode of transport to resume in the country of 1.3 billion people. Passengers would have to wear masks and undergo health screenings before being permitted to board, the railway ministry has said. The announcement comes after the government arranged for trains to transport thousands of migrant workers stranded in Indian cities back to their homes.

Source: The Standard May 11, 2020 06:22 UTC