The national transporter has made it “mandatory” for passengers to download the Aarogya Setu app. Aarogya Setu application is mandatory for all passengers travelling by the Special AC trains.
protocols
“Before commencing journey, passengers are advised to check their destination state regarding all such protocols,” the ministry said in a tweet.
Thermal screening of passengers
The railways has asked the passengers to arrive at the railway station 90 minutes prior to the departure of the train. Thermal screening of passengers will be done before they will be allowed to enter the station premises.
wearing masks has been made mandatory
The official said that wearing masks has been made mandatory. Passengers have been encouraged to carry their own blankets, water and food for the travel.
set special norms
The national transporter has set special norms for air-conditioning inside the coaches and temperatures will be kept slightly higher than the usual.
no face-to-face movement or contact of passengers
The official said that the Special trains will run at full capacity, but railway zones have been instructed to ensure that there are separate entry and exit gates at stations to the extent feasible so that there is no face-to-face movement or contact of passengers.
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