3.4 lakh workers ferried in 302 Shramik trains since May 1: Railways

Amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown, the Indian Railways has operated 302 Shramik special trains to ferry over 3.4 lakh migrant workers, students, pilgrims and tourists stuck across the country. Shramik special trains are running since May 1 on the request of different state governments.

New Delhi: The Indian Railways has, since May 1, operated 302 Shramik special trains to ferry over 3.4 lakh migrant workers, students, pilgrims and tourists stuck across the country amid nationwide lockdown.

A senior Railway Ministry official said that 34 trains were operated on Saturday, 53 on Friday and 61 on Thursday from different parts of the city.

Shramik special trains are running since May 1 on the request of different state governments.

It is to be noted that the railways has suspended passenger, mail and express trains to combat the spread of novel coronavirus since March 24.

Only freight and special parcel trains are in operation to ensure the supply of essential commodities across the country.

(IANS Report)