Railways to run 2600 more Shramik Special Trains in next 10 days
The decision is going to benefit around 36 lakhs stranded migrants; Indian Railways has run 2600 Shramik Special Trains in last 23 days; Around 36 lakhs stranded migrants have been transported till now to their home States
New Delhi: In a major decision, Ministry of Railways has decided to operationalise 2600 more Shramik Special Trains in next ten days across the country as per the needs of State Governments. This initiative is expected to benefit 36 lakh stranded passengers across the country.
Indian Railways started running “Shramik Special” trains from 01 May 2020, to move migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places due to lock down. These special trains are being run from point to point on the request of both the concerned State Governments as per the standard protocols for sending and receiving such stranded persons. The Railways and State Governments have appointed senior officials as Nodal Officers for coordination and smooth operation of these “Shramik Specials”.
According to a report, Indian Railways has run 2600 Shramik Special Trains in last 23 days. Around 36 lakhs stranded migrants have been transported till now to their home States. Apart from Shramik Special Trains, Ministry of Railways has started 15 pairs of Special Trains from 12.05.2020 and announced 200 train services to be started from 1st June, 2020.
