New Delhi (NVI): More than 14 lakh stranded people have been transported to their home states by Shramik Special trains till May 15 midnight, the Ministry of Railways said.
A total 1,074 Shramik Special trains have been operationalised from various states across the country in just 15 days.
Indian Railways had decided to operate the ‘Shramik Special’ trains subsequent to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) order regarding the movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places.
More than 2 lakh people have been ferried per day during the last 3 days, it said. In days to come, it is expected to be scaled up to 3 lakh passengers per day, the railways said.
These 1,074 Shramik Special trains originated from various states like Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar.
The Shramik Special trains terminated in various states like Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhatisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Mizoram, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal.
Railways also said, proper screening of passengers is ensured before boarding the train. During the journey, passengers are given free meals and water.
