With almost no rail movement in view of the lockdown, the Railways have started monsoon-related work in full swing. The prolonged halt in train services has given them a long window to complete all the work, which otherwise would not have been possible. The only other option is to have a major rail block, which again inconveniences passengers immensely.

In a city where trains run almost 24x7 — that is by the time one of the last suburban trains of the day starting from CSMT reaches its destination, the first train of the day is already on its way to CSMT — there is hardly any time for major works to be undertaken.