New Delhi: The 'Shramik Special' trains, which ferry migrant labourers stranded at various states due to COVID-19 lockdown, will now run at full capacity, as per the modified guidelines of the Railway Ministry.
The ministry has decided to increase the capacity of these special trains from 1,200 to 1,700. According to the revised guidelines, the train capacity should be equal to the number of sleeper berths on the train.
Speaking to ETV Bharat, a railway official confirmed, "Yes, Railways has increased the capacity of Shramik Special Trains to 1,700. Now, passengers will also be allotted the top berth."
He assured that all the necessary precautions will be taken in these trains and the same advisory will be followed by the passengers on the trains. Screening of passengers will also be done at the railway stations before they board these trains.
The Ministry has also decided to have upto three stoppages in the destination state for these special trains.