Maharashtra's Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced on Sunday (August 8) that Mumbai's lifeline, the local train will begin service from August 15. In a televised address to media and the nation, Uddhav Thackeray said, "We are providing some relaxations now but if cases go up, we will have to resort to lockdown again. He further added, "Local trains in Mumbai will start from August 15 for those who have been vaccinated with both the shots. Also read Mumbai Local Train news: Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope gives BIG updatePeople eligible to travel in the local trains will be issued passes through an online portal. Accordingly, we will start opening up everything," said Uddhav Thackeray on the unlock of local trains.

Source: dna August 08, 2021 15:18 UTC