CHENNAI: As many as 13 passengers have been fined for not wearing a mask at metro stations and in trains in four days since train services resumed on June 21.
In a release, CMRL said it has deployed an exclusive squad to ensure that all passengers wear masks properly and follow the safety measures.
A penalty of Rs 200 is being imposed on passengers if caught not wearing masks.
“So far , 13 passengers have been levied penalty from June 21 to 24,” it said.
At present, metro trains are operated with 50% capacity from 6.30am to 9pm with five minutes frequency during peak hours and 10 minute frequency during non-peak hours during the weekdays.
On Sundays and public holidays, CMRL will operate trains from 7am to 9pm for every 10 minutes without peak hour services.
13 Chennai Metro Rail passengers fined
