New Delhi (NVI): Indian Railways operated a total of 432 special train services from Central and Western Railways and 1,166 special train services from Northern Railway in the last days, the government said today.
According to the railway ministry, As on April 21, Indian Railways is operating 53 special train services from Northern Railway (Delhi area), 41 special train services from Central Railway and 5 special train services from Western Railway daily to the various destinations across the country.
“Indian Railways is running special train services all across the country for the convenience of passengers. These services include Mail or Express Trains, Passenger Trains and Suburban Trains. Apart from regular train services, additional trains are being run during April-May 2021 as summer special trains,” the ministry said.
“In the period from April 12 to 21, Indian Railways operated total 432 special train services from Central and Western Railways and 1166 special train services from Northern Railway (Delhi area),” it added.
In the statement, Indian Railways said it will continue to run special trains as per the demand on routes.
“Indian Railways shall make all efforts to ensure that passengers may travel comfortably without any inconvenience. Indian Railways is fully prepared to operate trains at short notices on any particular route,” ministry said.
“In view of the Covid, Indian Railways is making all out efforts to raise awareness of railway passengers and general public with regard to Covid guidelines and protocols,” it added.
–PRT
