In view of the current Covid situation, Indian Railways is imposing restrictions on passenger movement. Keeping in view the guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Tamil Nadu government, the Southern Railway zone has been taking steps for the safety of rail passengers traveling in Suburban train services across the Chennai region. Due to the current surge in the COVID cases as well as the threat of Omicron variant, the Tamil Nadu government has imposed several restrictions with effect from 06 January 2022. As per this, Suburban trains can run with 50% of the seating capacity. Therefore, the following restrictions have been imposed from 04:00 AM of 10 January 2022 till 11:59 PM of 31 January 2022 in the Suburban trains in Chennai region and extended areas of Chennai Suburban:
1) Only those having Covid Vaccination Certificate (both doses) will be allowed to travel in Suburban trains. The commuters will have to show the second dose certificate/final certificate at the counters for the issue of journey or season tickets along with their valid ID proofs.
