Relax Suburban Train Restrictions, Demand College Students
The New Indian Express Chennai|February 10, 2021
The Southern railway policy to restrict male passengers during peak hours (7 am to 9.30 am and 4.30 pm to 7 pm) in suburban trains has severely affected students as they are unable to make it to classes on time.
Relax Suburban Train Restrictions, Demand College Students

As colleges reopened on Monday, students hailing from Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Arakkonam and Tiruvallur found it difficult to reach colleges as they depend on suburban trains for transportation.

“Our classes begin between 8.15 am and 9.30 am and it’s impossible to reach on time if we are not allowed to travel during peak hours,” said a college student from Thiruvallur.

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