New Delhi (NVI): In the wake of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, the Indian Railways have decided to suspend all train services till March 31. As the order comes into effect, around 12,500 trains will come to a halt.
The move comes as part of the Government’s strategy to combat COVID-19 in the country.
“In continuation of measures taken in the wake of COVID-19, it has been decided that the cancellation of all passenger train services on Indian Railways and Konkan Railways shall be extended till the 2400 hours of 31.03.2020,” read an official statement by the Indian Railways.
Apart from the Railways, the road ministry has also asked states to discourage people from traveling on buses.
The Center today decided to stop all interstate passenger services in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus which has now infected over 300 people in India.
