The suspension on the passenger train service in the country has extended up to May 17. This was announced by Ministry of Railways on Saturday. As per the new decision passenger train operations will continue to remain suspended till May 17 in line with the extension of the nationwide lockdown by the Union government. However, special Shramik trains will be run to ferry migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places, as required by state governments.
“Extended cancellation of passenger train Services. This is to clarify that cancellation of all regular passenger trains including suburban trains is extended till 17th May 2020. No one should visit any Railway Station for the purpose of booking tickets or performing train journey,” a post shared by official Twitter handle of Indian Railways tweeted
Freight and Parcel train operations shall continue, as at present.
Extended cancellation of passenger train Services
This is to clarify that cancellation of all regular passenger trains including suburban trains is extended till 17th May 2020
No one should visit any Railway Station for the purpose of booking tickets or performing train journey pic.twitter.com/PpzEnrElgF
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) May 2, 2020
Indian Railway has decided to run ‘Shramik Special’ trains , to move migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places due to lockdown.
“These special trains will be run from point to point on the request of both the concerned State Governments as per the standard protocols for sending and receiving such stranded persons. The Railways and state governments shall appoint senior officials as nodal officers for coordination and smooth operation of these Shramik Specials,” the ministry stated.
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