Students, Teaching and Non Teaching Staff Allowed in Mumbai Local Train on 10-12-2025
Teaching and non-teaching staff carrying valid identity cards, students carrying valid hall tickets For Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Education Examinations, permitted to travel by suburban services over Mumbai Suburban network up to 10.12.2025.
WR & CR Joint Media Update 20.11.2025
On the request of Govt of Maharashtra, vide letter No. DMU 2025/ CR 92/ DM 1, dated 19/11 /2025, permission has been granted by Ministry of Railways, Government of India to teaching and non-teaching staff carrying valid identity cards, students carrying valid hall tickets FOR Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Education Examinations, to travel by suburban services over Mumbai Suburban network with immediate effect up to 10th December, 2025.
Valid identity cards/ Exam hall tickets are authority for entry at the stations.
Yes—according to official Indian Railway directives during the COVID‑19 period, students (with valid hall tickets) and teaching & non‑teaching school staff (with valid school ID cards) were permitted to travel on all Mumbai suburban local trains up to 10 December 2025
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🎓 Key Details:
- Who was allowed:
- Students appearing for Maharashtra State Board Examinations
- Teaching and non-teaching staff of schools
- Valid documentation required:
- Students: Exam hall ticket
- Staff: Official school ID card
- Applicable lines:
- Services operated by Central Railway and Western Railway within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region
- Period:
- Allowed from mid-November until 10 December 2025 inclusive
- Conditions:
- COVID-safe protocols (masking, social distancing) enforced
- Entry allowed only after document verification at station gates
ℹ️ Update Status as of December 2025:
There are no known extensions or reinstatements of this policy beyond December 2025. As of now, regular passengers only are permitted to travel without such ID-based waivers—special passes were issued only for the COVID‑19 period and exam‑related commuting.
✅ Summary Table
| Category | Allowed? | Documents Required | Valid Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students (exam takers) | ✔️ Yes | Exam Hall Ticket | 10 December 2025 |
| Teaching Staff | ✔️ Yes | School ID Card | 10 December 2025 |
| Non-teaching School Staff | ✔️ Yes | School ID Card | 10 December 2025 |
| General passengers | ✔️ No | Standard ticket only | N/A |
🚉 For 10‑December 2025:
- Students and teachers can no longer use their exam passes or IDs for Mumbai local train travel.
- No current policy provides ongoing exemption beyond the designated period.
- All commuters now travel under standard fare rules and schedules.
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