Pakistan Railways has decided to take strict measures regarding coronavirus vaccination on the instructions of the National Command and Control Authority.
A spokesman for the railways said that after September 15, tickets will not be issued to passengers who have not been vaccinated. He said that at least one dose of vaccine by September 15, 2021, and passengers who have completed the full dose by October 15 will be allowed to travel in train.
A spokesman for the railways said that if any passenger was identified without vaccination during ticket checking, action would be taken against him. Posters and banners have been displayed in this regard within the stations to raise awareness about coronavirus vaccination.
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Earlier, the Pakistan Railways had made vaccination certificates mandatory for travel in trains. From September 1, only people under the age of 20 can travel without the vaccine, passengers must show a vaccination certificate for travel. In the notification, Pakistan Railways said that from September 1, 10 percent additional fare will be charged from passengers without vaccination.
Now Pakistan Railways has decided to take more drastic measures to stop non-vaccinated people from getting tickets. The ruling will take effect on September 15. It may be recalled that the Sindh government also supported the decision of Pakistan Railways and banned non-vaccinated persons from traveling in the railways.
