NEW DELHI: Latest report claims that the Indian Railways is considering to allot special trains for the transportation of migrant workers. It is learnt that around 400 trains would operate every day to transport people who are stranded in various parts of the country.
The Railway Ministry had prepared guidelines to transport migrant workers through Non-AC, superfast trains. Considering the social distancing norms, only a maximum of 1000 people will be allowed to board each train.
Earlier, the MHA had issued fresh directives allowing states to transport stranded students, migrant labourers, tourists and pilgrims to their home states or destination using buses. However, several states including Kerala, Bihar, Punjab and Telangana demanded the centre to arrange special trains as long journeys by bus can be tiresome and can even lead to the spread of the virus.
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