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New Delhi : In a major decision, Ministry of Railways has decided to operationalise 2,600 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.
It may be noted that Indian Railways started running “Shramik Special” trains fromMay 1, 2020, to move migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places due to lockdown. These special trains are being run from point to point on the request of both the State Governments concerned 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”.
Indian Railways has run 2,600 Shramik Special Trains in last 23 days. Around 36 lakhs stranded migrants have been transported till now to their home States. It may be mentioned here that apart from Shramik Special Trains, Ministry of Railways has started 15 pairs of Special Trains wef. May 12, 2020, and announced 200 train services to be started from June 1, 2020, according to a PIB release.