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New Delhi : Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) to various states across the country. So far, Indian Railways has delivered 1,585 MT (approx) of LMO in 103 tankers to various states across the country. 27 Oxygen Express have already completed their journey and 6 more loaded Oxygen Express are on the run carrying 463 MT (approx) of LMO in 33 tankers. It is Indian Railways endeavour to deliver as much LMO as possible in the shortest time possible to the requesting states.
Two more Oxygen Express to Delhi carrying more than 244 MT cumulative of Liquid Medical Oxygen are on its way from Hapa and Mundra and are expected to reach Delhi on May 4, 2021, itself. With the arrival of two more Oxygen Expresses, Delhi would see nearly 450 MT of LMO in 24 hours beginning early hours to May 4, 2021.
Of the total 382 MT of LMO being delivered on May 4, 2021, by Railways, nearly 244 MT would be meant for Delhi, which is nearly 64% of total load being delivered on the day. Telangana also received its second Oxygen Express from Angul carrying 60.23 MT LMO. Lucknow will receive 79 tonnes from Oxygen Express from Bokaro on May 4, 2021.
So far, Indian Railways has delivered more than 1,585 metric tonnes Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) to Maharashtra (174 MT), Uttar Pradesh (492 MT), Madhya Pradesh (179 MT), Delhi (464 MT), Haryana (150 MT) & Telangana (127 MT), according to a PIB release.