Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 289/20

TRAVEL AND VISA RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO COVID-19

The Deputy Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India in a circular issued on 14th May, 2020 has informed that all scheduled international commercial passenger services shall remain closed till 18:30 hrs of 3rd May, 2020. However, this restriction will not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by DGCA.

Press Release No. 290/20

EXTENDED CANCELLATION OF PASSENGER TRAIN SERVICES

The Joint Director, TT, Punctuality Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, Government of India has informed that in continuation of the measures taken in the wake of COVID-19, it has decided that cancellation of all passenger train services on Indian Railways, that is all mail, express including premium trains, passenger trains, suburban trains and trains of Metro Railway, Kolkata will be extended till 3rd May, 2020. For the cancelled trains, full refund of fares shall be arranged to the passengers. Further, the Joint Director also stated that resumption of train services as may be warranted in consideration of public safety, keeping in view the emergent situation, shall be announced in due course, no advance reservations shall be made until further advice, freight and parcel operations shall continue, as at present. Zonal Railways are advised to ensure strict adherence to the above instructions, added the Joint Director.