To control crowds and enable social distancing, railway authorities in the western Indian state of Maharashtra have started drawing markings on the platforms and footbridges.<br /><br />Footage from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station in Mumbai on June 17, shows passengers standing in the marked areas, and maintaining considerable distance from each other.<br /><br />According to local reports, 30,000-35,000 circles, squares, arrows, and lines have been drawn so far, and more are expected.<br /><br />To maintain social distancing norms, the Central Railways and Western Railways are also in the process of launching a QR-based electronic pass for daily commuters of Mumbai local trains.
