Carry these essentials on your next train ride to keep the virus at bay

COVID19 variant Omicron has unfortunately stretched our fight against the virus to its third year Though the Indian Railways has requested to exercise general precautions as necessary such as the postponement of travel dates if not an emergency some preventive measures are issued by IRCTC that you can take to travel responsibly Passengers are advised to travel only with confirmed tickets Face masks and hand hygiene is mandatory to follow Reach the station at least 90 minutes before departure for necessary Covid protocols Social distancing to be followed at the station and on the train Passengers to follow all safety protocols at the station The catering service is on hold to contain the spread of the virus No blanket or linen will be provided if applicable Longdistance trains will continue as per the schedule but local trains will operate with 5037 of their capacity Some states may demand a negative RTPCR test from passengers Its recommended that a passenger goes through their destinations travel guidelines before hopping on the trainIs it comparatively safe to travel via trains after Covid19 vaccinationThough more than 1 billion people are already vaccinated it significantly reduces your chances of getting ill and further spreading the virus But its important to understand that no vaccine provides 100 per cent protection so adhering to Covid19 protocols serves as a smart decision for you and your familyWhat safety precautions can you instill while travellingFollowing are a set of standard precautions you can take while you are travelling Wear masks in public locations where Covid19 is widespread and physical isolation is not practicable Avoid congested areas and restricted amp enclosed environments with inadequate ventilation When youre out in public try to keep a physical distance of at least 1 meter between you and other people Frequently wash your hands with soap and water or an alcoholbased hand solution Keep your hands away from your face eyes nose and mouth Regularly clean and disinfect touched surfaces such as phones keys doorknobs and light switches Consider the safest dining options if you prefer to eat outside It is safer to eat outside or order takeout than eat in a closed space Before you eat remember to wash or sanitise your hands properlyA strict adherence to Covid19 protocols and guidelines is recommended by the government If you decide to travel via train to any domestic destination follow the above guidelines to ensure your safetyThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever