Lockdown: Indian Railways Transports Over 10 Lakh Passengers to Their Home States in Less Than 15 Days

New Delhi: The Indian Railways has transported more than 10 lakh passengers to their home states in less than 15 days by “Shramik Special” trains.

“As on 14th May 2020, a total of 800 “Shramik Special” trains have been operationalized from various states across the country. More than 10 lakh passengers have reached their home State”, a statement issued by the Ministry of Railways said.

These 800 trains were terminated in various states like Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Mizoram, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.

Trains being run by Railways only after concurrence is given both by the State which is sending the passengers and the State which is receiving them.

Proper screening of passengers is ensured before boarding the train. During the journey, passengers are given free meals and water, the statement said.

Subsequent to the Ministry of Home Affairs order regarding movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places by special trains, Indian Railways had decided to operate “Shramik Special” trains.