Indian Railways has run 3,060 “Shramik Special” trains till Monday across the country and ferried more than 40 lakh passengers to their home States.
The Railways following the order of the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places by special trains, Indian Railways had decided to operate “Shramik Special” trains form 1st May 2020.
“A total of 3,060 “Shramik Special” trains have been operationalised from various states across the country. More than 40 lakh passengers have reached their destinations by these “Shramik Special” trains,” he said.
Out of 3,060 special trains, 2,608 trains have been terminated, 453 trains are on run. On May 24, 237 Shramik Specials were run moving 3.1 lakh passengers, he said.
These 3060 trains were originated from various states. The top five States or UTs from where maximum trains originated are Gujarat (853 trains), Maharashtra (550 trains), Punjab(333 trains), Uttar Pradesh (221 trains), Delhi (181 trains).
Also, these trains were terminated in various States across the country. The top five states where maximum trains terminated are Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha.
“The rail route congestion which was being witnessed on 23rd and 24th May, 2020, is over. The congestion had occurred due to convergence of more than two third rail traffic on routes to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and late clearance of the terminals due to health protocols etc that needed to be completed by State Authorities. The matter has resolved through active consultation with State Governments and also finding other feasible routes for the journey,” he said.
In addition to Shramik specials Railways are running 15 pairs of special trains connecting New Delhi and plans to start 200 more time table trains on 1st June.