The news that has come out now is that SR or Southern Railways has started issuing platform tickets at MGR Chennai Central, Chennai Egmore, Tambaram, Chengalpet , Arakkonam and Katpadi stations. It is now said that till 15th June 201, the tickets would be issued.
It is well known that the public have been demanding the issue of platform tickets and the ticket would help the senior citizens and disabled persons to get into the trains. To prevent overcrowding at the railway stations, the platform ticket cost is Rs 50. Truth is that the sale of platform tickets was stopped on 23rd March 2020 due to Coronavirus pandemic.