The news that has come out now is that Southern Railways or SR has allowed more commuters to travel by the workmen special trains. It was mentioned that the employees of some more organisations would be able to use these train services.
On Wednesday, a circular was issued by the SR and as per the circular the SR has allowed the employees of some more organisations to travel in the workmen special suburban trains besides the essential workers and government employees. The circular mentioned about advising Chennai Division regarding the increase in the suburban services in the peak hours of time.
Various employees who would be able to travel by these workmen special trains are government and private based health and sanitation workers, staff members of all educational institutions, workers handling essential commodities in the government and private sectors plus workers of logistics and transport companies involved in the movement of goods and passengers etc.