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Mumbai Monorail Resumes Today: All you need to know before travelling

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: October 18, 2020 16:54 IST

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Mumbai monorail services will resume from today in a graded manner, expanding the public transport services in India's financial capital.
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The latest relaxation in lockdown measures comes under the Maharashtra government's 'Mission Begin Again'.
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The monorail will open to a limited run, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Only the Chembur-Wadala-Jacob Circle route will be operational initially for general passengers, with other routes being approved according to further guidelines.
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While the Mumbai Metro opens for commuters on October 19, the monorail was not explicitly mentioned under the latest guidelines announced by the state government. However, Mumbai Monorail confirmed in a tweet that services would resume on October 18.
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'No Mask, No Travel' policy will be in strict effect on the Mumbai Monorail, joining other operating forms of public transport in the city under the state government's initiative.
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Aarogya Setu app showing safe status will be mandatory for commuters to show before boarding the monorail.
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Passengers will have to follow social distancing, as well as other safety-enhancing guidelines by officials while in the monorail premises.
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Tickets will be scanned by newly introduced QR code scanners while entering the monorail platform, limiting further contact for passengers.
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Commuters can avail of fully contactless ticketing services from Wednesday, October 21, which have been designed to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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