Kolkata:<\/strong> Local train service in West Bengal has started after seven months from today. However, due to the coronavirus epidemic, strict arrangements and monitoring are being carried out and passengers are also following the rules.<\/p>\n Local train services under Eastern and South Eastern Railways have started from today. However, EMU trains on the first day were not as crowded as they were before the Covid-19 era. According to the railway administration, the number of passengers is likely to increase gradually. Travelers prefer to travel by local train rather than expensive transportation.<\/p>\n Railway administration has appealed to the passengers to follow the Covid-19 rules. Masks should be worn on station premises and trains. Railway officials said that 413 trains in the Sealdah division of Eastern Railway and 202 trains in the Howrah division started running from Wednesday. While 81 regular trains of Southeastern Railway are running.<\/p>\n Local train services were suspended as a result of the lockdown due to Coronavirus infection. Local train services have now been resumed following strong demand from the public.<\/p>\n After prolonged meetings between the state government and the railway administration, a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been issued, according to which every passenger wearing masks will be allowed to occupy 50% of the seats.<\/p>\n Responsibility is shared between the government and the railway administration. Home Department issued SOP. Railways will ensure an adequate number of trains as required.<\/p>\n Passengers will be required to wear masks. There will be signs for entry and exit. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) will assist GRP in controlling congestion. At the same time, e-ticketing and digital payment services will be enhanced.<\/p>\n In addition to cleaning the washroom, a large number of soaps and sanitizers will be provided. Cleaning will also be done on the platform along with the train. Along with the thermal checks, other safety standards will also be set, so that the infected person cannot enter the station. Adequate transport has also been decided to travel to and from the stations.<\/p>\n [Hams Live]<\/p>\nStandard Operating Procedure (SOP) continues<\/h3>\n