Nation News: Special Train for Migrant Workers at Lockdown! Real hours, time, ticket information … – union home ministry allows movement of stranded migrants, students on special trains

This time the digital desktop: Indian Railways will run special trains to facilitate the return of migrant workers, migrants, students, tourists, and others stranded in different states. The permit was granted by the Union Ministry of the Interior on Friday night. However, according to the government’s decision, migrant workers will not be able to travel without cost. For this they have to calculate the rent.

The Ministry of Railways will issue comprehensive guidelines on the sale of train tickets. The guidelines of the Ministry of the Interior clearly establish that all measures must be taken to maintain social distance and security in rooms, platforms and where the train will stop. These ‘Special Worker’ trains will run from one specific location to another. States have to submit an application to the concerned central department or ministry to organize this special train in accordance with the protocol. It was also mentioned that certain protocols must be followed to bring migrant workers back.

At a press conference in Delhi the same day, a spokesman for the Union Interior Ministry told reporters that the Ministry of Railways is responsible for operating special trains to make arrangements for the return of the stranded people. The corresponding ministry will decide the guidelines for ticket sales, social distance and other security agencies. The Ministry of Railways will also decide what type of security measures will be taken at train stations, platforms and compartments. The state and railroad boards will take the necessary steps to bring stranded people back.

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The government of the state from which the train departs may organize food and water for passengers. The railways will provide food and water to passengers on long-distance trains.

Millions of migrant workers from states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam go to work in southern states and remote states. Punjab, Bihar, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and several southern states had demanded in a video conference with Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gowda to organize special trains for their return in line with social distance. According to sources, the Center has assured to investigate the matter. Finally, the necessary guidelines were issued by the Union Ministry of the Interior.