New Delhi (NVI): A total of 1773 “Shramik Special” trains have been operationalised from various states across the country since May 1, carrying more than 23.5 lakh passengers back home, the Ministry of Railways said today.
“These 1773 trains were originated from various states like Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh UT, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Puducherry UT, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal,” the Ministry said in a statement today.
Yesterday, a record 205 Shramik trains were run by the Railways from various states across the country with more than 2.5 lakh passengers, the Ministry said.
These trains were terminated in various States like Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal.
The Rail ministry said that proper screening of passengers is ensured before boarding the train. During the journey, passengers are given free meals and water, it added.
