Govt shells crores to bring rich back, makes poor Indians pay: Migrants closer to home, yet so far
4 years, 8 months ago

Govt shells crores to bring rich back, makes poor Indians pay: Migrants closer to home, yet so far

India Today  

As soon as the coronavirus pandemic struck, India took no time to rescue its citizens from Covid-19 hotspots around the world, operating special flights to bring back those stranded in foreign countries. After the first 40 days of the lockdown was over, on May Day, the government finally decided to start operating “Shramik Special” trains to move the migrant workers to their home states. While the Kerala government asked the poor labourers to pay the base fare of Rs 875 for being ferried to Jharkhand, special trains that left Maharashtra for different states also charged migrant workers the basic fare. If we had money, what was the need for us to go back?” Another migrant worker from Nasik said, “This government can shell out crores to bring back rich Indians who were stranded in foreign countries but they do not have money to send the poorest and the most hardworking lot of their country to their homes. On Sunday, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also hit out at the central and state governments for charging money to bring back poor migrant workers in special trains.

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‘Perform or Perish’, Railway Minister Vaishnaw’s Mantra for Officers to Fast-Track Projects
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Perform or Perish’, Railway Minister Vaishnaw’s Mantra for Officers to Fast-Track Projects

News 18  

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had a straight talk with several departmental heads and officers over the functioning of the ministry and told them that the work in the railways needs to happen on a mission mode, and the best way to achieve that was to follow the principle of “perform or perish”, according to sources. Vaishnaw, who took charge as …

No Complaints of Inhuman Conditions on Shramik Special Trains, Says Railways
4 years, 3 months ago

No Complaints of Inhuman Conditions on Shramik Special Trains, Says Railways

News 18  

The Railways on Wednesday informed Parliament that there were no complaints about inhuman conditions on board the Shramik Specials, but there were more than 3,000 grievances regarding the catering, cleaning, water and electricity on the trains. Between May 1 and August 31 this year, the Railways operated 4,621 Shramik Special trains and carried 63.19 lakh stranded people to their respective …

Why Govt Took So Much Time to Give Data on Deaths Onboard Shramik Special Trains, Asks TMC
4 years, 3 months ago

Why Govt Took So Much Time to Give Data on Deaths Onboard Shramik Special Trains, Asks TMC

News 18  

New Delhi: Accusing the Centre of fudging data, the Trinamool Congress’ Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien hit out at the government on Saturday over 97 deaths on board Shramik Special trains and asked why it took so much time to come up with the data. At a press briefing, O’Brien who had sought to know from the Railway Ministry in …

97 People Died Onboard Shramik Special Trains, Govt Tells Parliament in First Such Admission
4 years, 3 months ago

97 People Died Onboard Shramik Special Trains, Govt Tells Parliament in First Such Admission

News 18  

The government has informed the Rajya Sabha that 97 people died on board the Shramik Specials, admitting for the first time that migrant labourers lost their lives in the trains which were run to ferry them during the Covid-19 lockdown. “Based on the data provided by State Police, 97 persons have been reported dead till 09.09.2020 while travelling on board …

Central Govt Denies Claims About Shramik Trains Getting Lost; Says Special Arrangements For Meals Were Made [Read Statement]
4 years, 3 months ago

Central Govt Denies Claims About Shramik Trains Getting Lost; Says Special Arrangements For Meals Were Made [Read Statement]

Live Law  

The Central Government has made it clear that the Special Shramik Trains, operated for transport of migrant workers during the Lockdown, did not get lost on their journeys or reach unexpected destinations. The Ministry of Railways told the Rajya Sabha that no train lost its way or travelled in the wrong direction and that special arrangements like enhanced sanitisation, special …

South Western Railway Hikes Platform Ticket Price in Bengaluru by 400 per cent to Prevent Overcrowding
4 years, 3 months ago

South Western Railway Hikes Platform Ticket Price in Bengaluru by 400 per cent to Prevent Overcrowding

News 18  

The South Western Railway has hiked the price of the platform tickets in Bengaluru by 400 per cent to prevent overcrowding at stations. People who visit Kranitveera Sangolli Rayanna City Railway Station, Bengaluru Cantonment and Yeshwanthpur railway stations will be charged the increased price. Besides this, the railways has decided that in addition to the special trains already in operation, …

Railways to Restart Shramik Special Trains from Odisha, Announces 3 Special Trains from State
4 years, 4 months ago

Railways to Restart Shramik Special Trains from Odisha, Announces 3 Special Trains from State

News 18  

A day after Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's letter to the Railway Minister requesting him to restart Shramik Special trains from Odisha to ferry migrant workers back to their workplaces in other parts of the country, the Railways announced three special trains for the eastern state. The Railways had on last Thursday said it has met all the existing demand of …

Unlock 4.0: Railways Planning to Run 100 More Special Trains, to Consult States
4 years, 4 months ago

Unlock 4.0: Railways Planning to Run 100 More Special Trains, to Consult States

News 18  

Days after the Centre announced the guidelines for Unlock 4, the Indian Railways said that it is planning to run more special trains and the state governments are being consulted on this. A senior Railway Ministry official said, “The Indian Railways is in consultation with the state governments.” According to railway ministry sources, the national transporter is planning to operate …

Railways likely to run 100 more passenger trains during Unlock 4.0
4 years, 4 months ago

Railways likely to run 100 more passenger trains during Unlock 4.0

India TV News  

The Indian Railways is planning to run more passenger trains in addition to already running trains as the country entres Unlock 4 after the government eased down lockdown restrictions amid the pandemic. Railways is planning to run more special trains for which it is also holding discussions with the state governments, the Railways Ministry informed on Tuesday. As per reports, …

Centre to Launch Pilot Project of Kisan Rail between Maharashtra and Bihar on Friday
4 years, 5 months ago

Centre to Launch Pilot Project of Kisan Rail between Maharashtra and Bihar on Friday

News 18  

The 'Kisan Rail' project mentioned by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2020-21 will soon become a reality, with its pilot project to be launched on August 7 by Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar. A Kisan Special Parcel Train, as a pilot, will ply between Devlali in Maharashtra to Danapur in Bihar from August 7 to August …

Empty Shramik Specials trains led to a loss of ₹42 lakh: Maharashtra govt
4 years, 5 months ago

Empty Shramik Specials trains led to a loss of ₹42 lakh: Maharashtra govt

Live Mint  

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court that it incurred a loss of around ₹42 lakh as most of the Shramik Special trains arranged in the last month to ferry stranded migrant workers to their native states amid the COVID-19 pandemic went empty. Advocate General Ashutosh Kumbhakoni, appearing for the state government, told a division bench of …

'Govt Profiting Out of Misery of Poor Indians': Sitaram Yechury on Shramik Special Trains Revenue
4 years, 5 months ago

'Govt Profiting Out of Misery of Poor Indians': Sitaram Yechury on Shramik Special Trains Revenue

News 18  

CPI general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Saturday alleged the government was "profiting out of misery of poor Indians" from the Shramik Special trains that were pressed into service to ferry stranded migrant workers home amid the coronavirus crisis. In a tweet, Yechury tagged reports that Railways earned Rs 429 crore from the migrant special trains and said the "attitude" of …

Railways spent ₹2,142 cr on Shramik Specials, generated ₹429 cr revenue:Data
4 years, 5 months ago

Railways spent ₹2,142 cr on Shramik Specials, generated ₹429 cr revenue:Data

Live Mint  

The Railways spent ₹2,142 crore on running Shramik Special trains for ferrying stranded migrant workers home during the coronavirus lockdown, but earned a revenue of just ₹429 crore, official data shows. Tamil Nadu paid ₹34 crore to the Railways for transporting around four lakh migrant workers to their home states in 271 trains. Another set of data, received from the …

Telangana HC Asks State, Railways To Carry Out Immediate Transportation Of Stranded Migrant Workers Under Emergency Quota [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

Telangana HC Asks State, Railways To Carry Out Immediate Transportation Of Stranded Migrant Workers Under Emergency Quota [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court on Tuesday ensured that migrant workers remaining stranded in the state are transported back by the Railways in the Emergency Quota immediately. As reported in the Times of India, the division bench heard the reasons put forth by South Central Railways counsel Pushpender Kaur, who pleaded inability to provide extra bogies and sufficient berths under emergency …

Railways cancels all regular trains till August 12, specials to continue
4 years, 6 months ago

Railways cancels all regular trains till August 12, specials to continue

India Today  

Indian Railway Board has announced its decision to cancel all regular time-tabled passenger services, including mail/express, passenger and suburban trains up to August 12. All the tickets booked for regular timetabled trains for the journey date between July 1 and August 12 also stand cancelled, the Railway Board said in a statement on Thursday. Railways officials clarified that all special …

Peak demand for Shramik Specials has ended: railways
4 years, 6 months ago

Peak demand for Shramik Specials has ended: railways

The Hindu  

The peak demand period for Shramik Special trains has ended and the railways presently have demand for only 15 such trains from various States, Railway Board Member P.S. “We have got demand for 15 more trains for today.When Shramik Special was started, we even ran 269 trains a day. The assessment and dialogue happens almost on a weekly basis.” The …

'Hopefully, Railways Would Rush To Rescue Of Migrants, Their Transportation Being As Much Its Responsibility As The State': Telangana HC [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

'Hopefully, Railways Would Rush To Rescue Of Migrants, Their Transportation Being As Much Its Responsibility As The State': Telangana HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

"It is hoped that the South Central Railways would also rush to the rescue of the migrant workers, as it is equally the responsibility of the South Central Railways to help the State Government in transporting the stranded migrant workers out of the State", observed the Telangana High Court on Friday. Further, as regards the direction of the Court to …

60 lakh migrants took 4,450 Shramik specials to reach their home States: Railways
4 years, 6 months ago

60 lakh migrants took 4,450 Shramik specials to reach their home States: Railways

The Hindu  

Since May 1, 60 lakh migrants had taken 4,450 Shramik specials at an average ticket price of ₹600, of which the Railways had recovered 15%, Railway Board chairman V.K. At a virtual press conference, Mr. Yadav said most migrants had gone back to their States but the Railways had asked the governments if they wanted more trains. The Railways had …

'Transporting Migrant Workers Fast Is In The Interest Of State": Telangana HC Prescribes Ear-Marking Of 2-3 Bogies In Each Train For Migrants, And Provide More Shramik Trains [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

'Transporting Migrant Workers Fast Is In The Interest Of State": Telangana HC Prescribes Ear-Marking Of 2-3 Bogies In Each Train For Migrants, And Provide More Shramik Trains [Read Order]

Live Law  

"It will be in the interest of State, to transport the migrant workers as soon as possible out of the State", observed the Telangana High Court on Wednesday. Since there are about 15,880 brick kiln workers who are still stranded in the State, the Advocate General submitted that since these workers are from Odisha, efforts are being made to transport …

No More Demand From Migrant Workers For Shramik Trains; State Govt Informs Bombay HC
4 years, 7 months ago

No More Demand From Migrant Workers For Shramik Trains; State Govt Informs Bombay HC

Live Law  

The State government informed the Bombay High Court on Friday that currently there is no demand from migrant workers for shramik trains to be taken back to their native places. Court had directed the State to file a report regarding those migrant workers whose application for leaving the State through special Shramik trains and buses are pending. However, Advocate General …

Coronavirus lockdown | Deaths in Shramik trains not due to lack of food, water, says government
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Deaths in Shramik trains not due to lack of food, water, says government

The Hindu  

The government on Friday told the Supreme Court that not a single migrant worker died in Shramik trains due to lack of food, water or medication. In turn, a three-judge Bench led by Justice Ashok Bhushan asked the government to complete the transportation of migrant workers, whether by rail or road, in the next 15 days. The Centre has been …

Baby born on Shramik Special train in Odisha, 37th delivery onboard trains for migrants so far
4 years, 7 months ago

Baby born on Shramik Special train in Odisha, 37th delivery onboard trains for migrants so far

India TV News  

Bhubaneswar: A 19-year-old migrant woman, who was returning home in Odisha after being stuck in Telangana due to the lockdown, gave birth to a baby on a Shramik Special train on Friday, officials of Indian Railways said. The woman, Meena Kumbhar of Thodibahal in Balangir district, was travelling in the Balangir-bound Shramik Special train from Lingampali in Telangana when she …

Rajasthan: Over 13 lakh migrants returned home on buses, Shramik Special trains
4 years, 7 months ago

Rajasthan: Over 13 lakh migrants returned home on buses, Shramik Special trains

India Today  

More than 13 lakh migrants have returned to Rajasthan through Shramik special trains and buses, while over six lakh have gone to their home states from the desert state, a senior official said. “A total of 13.43 lakh migrants who were stuck in various states have arrived in Rajasthan from different states in buses and Shramik special trains and 6.13 …

Another baby born on special train: East Coast Railways to give gifts to babies born onboard Shramik trains
4 years, 7 months ago

Another baby born on special train: East Coast Railways to give gifts to babies born onboard Shramik trains

India Today  

Over the last few weeks, various divisions of the Indian Railways have reported deliveries of expecting mothers onboard Shramik Special trains. Along these lines, another baby was born on train number 07743 Shramik Special that commenced its journey from Lingampali near Hyderabad in Telangana and was headed to Balangir in Odisha. Baby born at Titlagarh on Friday Vidya Bhushan, East …

Baby born on Shramik train in Odisha, 37 born onboard special trains since May
4 years, 7 months ago

Baby born on Shramik train in Odisha, 37 born onboard special trains since May

India Today  

A 19-year-old migrant woman, who was returning home in Odisha after being stuck in Telangana due to the lockdown, gave birth to a baby on a 'Shramik Special' train on Friday, railway officials said. The woman, identified as Meena Kumbhar of Thodibahal in Balangir district, was travelling in the Balangir-bound 'Shramik Special' train from Lingampali in Telangana when she complained …

"Serving the Shramiks: NLSIU, BITS Pilani Partners With Akshaya Patra Foundation To Serve Food And Water To 1,00.000 Sharmik Train Passengers
4 years, 7 months ago

"Serving the Shramiks: NLSIU, BITS Pilani Partners With Akshaya Patra Foundation To Serve Food And Water To 1,00.000 Sharmik Train Passengers

Live Law  

Alumni of National Law School of India University, Bangalore and Birla Institute of Technology, Pilani, have partnered with the Akshaya Patra Foundation in a mission to serve food and water to 1,00,000 Shramik train passengers as they board trains at Mumbai and Delhi from 3rd June onwards. In light of news reports which have brought to the fore the deplorable …

Covid-19 lockdown: 256 Shramik trains cancelled by states, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, UP top defaulters
4 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 lockdown: 256 Shramik trains cancelled by states, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, UP top defaulters

India Today  

As the operation of Shramik Specials move towards culmination, Railways data showed that of the 4,040 trains run till Sunday, 256 were cancelled by state governments, with Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh being the top defaulters. Gujarat, which cancelled the maximum trains after Maharashtra, also ran the maximum 1,026 migrant special trains, ferrying more than 15 lakh migrant workers to …

Workers from West Bengal depart Pune to more challenges at home
4 years, 7 months ago

Workers from West Bengal depart Pune to more challenges at home

Hindustan Times  

The wait for migrant workers from West Bengal ended on Friday after two Shramik special trains left for Kolkata from the Pune railway station. Manoj Jhawar, Pune railway division spokesperson said, “On Friday, two trains were sent from Pune railway station to West Bengal. Jhulan, a migrant from Bihar said, “After seeing stranded people from West Bengal depart by train, …

Shramik trains becoming death parlours, lockdown was unplanned, knee-jerk reaction: Adhir Ranjan at E-Agenda
4 years, 7 months ago

Shramik trains becoming death parlours, lockdown was unplanned, knee-jerk reaction: Adhir Ranjan at E-Agenda

India Today  

The Shramik special trains that are being run by the central government to ferry migrant workers have become "death parlours", said Congress party's leader in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. Speaking at E-Agenda Aaj Tak on Saturday, he said the Narendra Modi government has "completely failed" to address the problems faced by migrant workers. Speaking about the lockdown, Adhir …

Navi Mumbai stops registrations for Shramik trains
4 years, 7 months ago

Navi Mumbai stops registrations for Shramik trains

Hindustan Times  

The Navi Mumbai police on Friday announced that they would stop accepting applications for Shramik special as most labourers have returned to their hometown. Navi Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Kumar said, “We have sent most of the people home. Until now, close to 50 such special trains have departed from Navi Mumbai and Panvel transporting 63,209 labourers to different states, …

Shramik Specials not regular trains, can be extended, diverted to benefit migrant workers: Railways
4 years, 7 months ago

Shramik Specials not regular trains, can be extended, diverted to benefit migrant workers: Railways

India TV News  

The Railways defended itself on Friday in the face of severe criticism over delays by Shramik Specials in reaching their destinations, saying they were not regular trains and they can be extended or short-terminated, and their stoppages and routes can be changed for the benefit of migrant workers. Addressing a press conference, Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav clarified that …

People with serious ailments, pregnant women must avoid travelling on Shramik Special trains: Piyush Goyal
4 years, 7 months ago

People with serious ailments, pregnant women must avoid travelling on Shramik Special trains: Piyush Goyal

The Hindu  

Following a number of passenger deaths on Shramik Special trains, Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that the “few unfortunate cases” were related to pre-existing medical conditions. Mr. Goyal put up a Twitter post appealing to people “suffering from serious ailments, pregnant women and those above 65 years and below 10 years of age” to travel on Shramik …

Seven deaths reported on Shramik Special trains; most of them had pre-existing health conditions, claims Indian Railways
4 years, 7 months ago

Seven deaths reported on Shramik Special trains; most of them had pre-existing health conditions, claims Indian Railways

Firstpost  

The seven deaths — four on-board trains travelling to Bihar and three terminating in Uttar Pradesh — happened over the past few days, and were reported on Wednesday. New Delhi: At least seven deaths on-board migrant special trains were reported on Wednesday, officials said, putting the Railways in the dock over its handling of these non-AC trains. Also, a 58-year-old …

Shramik Trains : Karnataka HC Asks Centre & State About Arrangements To Provide Food & Water To Migrants [Read Order]
4 years, 7 months ago

Shramik Trains : Karnataka HC Asks Centre & State About Arrangements To Provide Food & Water To Migrants [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has directed the State and Central Government to give details of arrangements made for providing food and water to the migrant workers who are traveling by Shramik special trains. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice B V Nagarathna ordered: "It will be appropriate if both the State Government and Central Government place …

‘No Passengers’: K’taka Cancels Trains as Migrants Wait to Leave
4 years, 7 months ago

‘No Passengers’: K’taka Cancels Trains as Migrants Wait to Leave

The Quint  

“Even today, we have been told for tomorrow, they want to cancel four trains to Bihar, two to UP and one for Nagaland,” he added. While there is no public document on how many migrant workers want to leave the city on these trains, many police stations have been overwhelmed with the number of workers – especially from Bihar and …

36 Shramik Special trains ran between Maharashtra and West Bengal without our knowledge, alleges Mamata
4 years, 7 months ago

36 Shramik Special trains ran between Maharashtra and West Bengal without our knowledge, alleges Mamata

India TV News  

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Indian Railways of plying 36 Shramik Special trains from Maharashtra to West Bengal without the knowledge of the Trinamool Congress-led state government. Banerjee sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in the alleged "whimsical" functioning of the railways in sending Shramik Special trains to the state daily and urged the BJP-led central government not …

Opposition ruled states refuse approval for Shramik Special Trains
4 years, 7 months ago

Opposition ruled states refuse approval for Shramik Special Trains

Op India  

While the opposition parties, particularly the Congress party, has been the most vocal on the migrant issue during the Lockdown, data shows that states run by Congress and other opposition parties are lagging behind other states in running Shramik Special Trains to bring migrants home. It may be noted that the Shramik Special Trains run to move migrants are run …

Tussle over Shramik Special trains for migrants continues between Centre and states; NCP accuses Piyush Goyal of playing 'dirty politics'
4 years, 7 months ago

Tussle over Shramik Special trains for migrants continues between Centre and states; NCP accuses Piyush Goyal of playing 'dirty politics'

Firstpost  

A political slugfest over the Shramik Special trains for migrants workers is going on between Union railways minister Piyush Goyal and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government for the last two days, with the state alleging that not enough trains are being provided to it. Maharashtra VS Centre A political slugfest over the Shramik Special trains is going on between Union …

Railways accuses Maharashtra govt of politicising Shramik trains; claims despite trains being ready, passengers were not available
4 years, 7 months ago

Railways accuses Maharashtra govt of politicising Shramik trains; claims despite trains being ready, passengers were not available

Firstpost  

As the feud between the Maharashtra government and railways refuses to die down, the national transporter accused the state on Tuesday of politicising the migrants issue and alleged that despite trains being ready, passengers were not available. New Delhi: As the feud between the Maharashtra government and railways refuses to die down, the national transporter accused the state on Tuesday …

2 migrants found dead on Shramik Train from Mumbai to Varanasi
4 years, 7 months ago

2 migrants found dead on Shramik Train from Mumbai to Varanasi

India Today  

Two people were found dead on a Shramik Express train that came from Mumbai to Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Wednesday. North Eastern Railway spokesperson Ashok Kumar said during a medical examination, it was found that both suffered from serious health issues. At least seven deaths on-board migrant special trains were reported on Wednesday, officials said, putting the Railways in the …

Shramik trains cancelled from Maharashtra due to non-cooperation of state
4 years, 7 months ago

Shramik trains cancelled from Maharashtra due to non-cooperation of state

Op India  

Just two days after Railway Minister exposed the Maharashtra government over the issue of trains for movement of migrants, the Railways again had to cancel several trains from Maharashtra today due to lack of passengers. According to Railway Ministry, the Central Railways was prepared to run 145 trains from Maharashtra today as demanded by the state govt, but several trains …

Opinion | My appeal to states: Spare the common people while you are busy in confrontation with Centre
4 years, 7 months ago

Opinion | My appeal to states: Spare the common people while you are busy in confrontation with Centre

India TV News  

As the number of fresh COVID-19 cases in India rose by 6,087 on Monday to a total of over 1.42 lakh, domestic air services resumed in India after a 62-day shutdown giving the aviation industry a much-needed respite. Late in the night, the Civil Aviation Minister announced that Andhra Pradesh has agreed to allow air services from today and West …

25 lakh migrant workers have returned to state: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
4 years, 7 months ago

25 lakh migrant workers have returned to state: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Op India  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath went live on Facebook on May 25 to enlist the measures taken by the state government to control the scourge of the coronavirus pathogen in the state. During the webinar, Yogi informed that until now, at least 25 lakh migrant workers had returned to Uttar Pradesh from other states, reports News 18. The Yogi …

Piyush Goyal slams Uddhav government for targetting railways over Shramik Special trains
4 years, 7 months ago

Piyush Goyal slams Uddhav government for targetting railways over Shramik Special trains

Op India  

Yesterday, the Maharashtra government had given statements that the centre is not providing enough trains to Maharashtra to ferry migrants. Goyal tweeted, “The railways have been ready to give 125 trains, but the Maharashtra government has to provide the details of start and destination stations, list of migrant labourers as per their destination cities, medical certificates and other details. He …

Railway Minister responds to ‘insufficient train’ claim by Maharashtra
4 years, 7 months ago

Railway Minister responds to ‘insufficient train’ claim by Maharashtra

Op India  

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the Maharashtra government is yet to submit any detail of Shramik Special trains which are scheduled to run from Maharashtra tomorrow. At 7:14 PM today, Piyush Goyal tweeted that they are ready to run 125 trains tomorrow from the state, and requested the Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to furnish necessary details like …

Railways to use 60% of isolation coaches in Shramik Special trains
4 years, 7 months ago

Railways to use 60% of isolation coaches in Shramik Special trains

Live Mint  

The Indian Railways which converted 5,231 coaches into isolation wards for COVID-19 patients has now decided to take back 60% of such coaches to be utilised in the Shramik Special trains for the transportation of the stranded migrant workers. The Railway Board wrote to all zonal railways on May 21 regarding this after the demands for the Shramik Special trains …

Coronavirus Lockdown: Railways to operate 200 non-AC, second class passenger trains daily from 1 June
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Lockdown: Railways to operate 200 non-AC, second class passenger trains daily from 1 June

Firstpost  

While the railways is yet to state which routes these trains will run on, officials said they could cater to the smaller towns and cities. New Delhi: Providing huge relief to people, specially in the country’’s small towns and cities, the railways will run 200 special passenger trains from 1 June, the national transporter said on Tuesday. “Indian Railways will …

Mumbai: Thousands of migrants gather at Bandra railway station after rumours of special trains
4 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai: Thousands of migrants gather at Bandra railway station after rumours of special trains

India TV News  

Unprecedented scenes have been witnessed at Mumbai's Bandra Railway station after thousands of migrant labourers gathered at the station on rumours of special trains to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. As per initial reports, the migrants were informed that special trains will be running from the Bandra railway station for labourers. While thousands gathered outside Bandra Railway Station, only people who …

New SOP For Shramik Trains : Now Railways To Directly Run Trains In Consultation With MHA
4 years, 7 months ago

New SOP For Shramik Trains : Now Railways To Directly Run Trains In Consultation With MHA

Live Law  

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued on Tuesday fresh guidelines for the operation of Shramik special trains for stranded persons.As per the new Standard Operating Procedure, Ministry of Railways will directly run trains for stranded persons, in consultation with Ministry of Home Affairs, changing the earlier procedure whereby trains were run on mutual request basis between States.States/UTs. The Ministry of …

New SOP For Shramik Trains : Now Railways To Directly Run Trains In Consultation With MHA
4 years, 7 months ago

New SOP For Shramik Trains : Now Railways To Directly Run Trains In Consultation With MHA

Live Law  

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued on Tuesday fresh guidelines for the operation of Shramik special trains for stranded persons.As per the new Standard Operating Procedure, Ministry of Railways will directly run trains for stranded persons, in consultation with Ministry of Home Affairs, changing the earlier procedure whereby trains were run on mutual request basis between States.States/UTs. The Ministry of …

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