From June 1, Railways To Run 200 Non-AC Passenger Trains

On May 19, the ministry of railways said that beginning June 1, 200 second class non-air conditioned passenger train would be operational. Further information including booking details for travel on these trains will be made available online shortly.

From June 1, Railways To Run 200 Non-AC Passenger Trains

Also, beginning May 19, additional 200 'shramik special' trains would be plying for aiding migrant workers so as to carry them to their natives. "Indian Railways continues to operate 'shramik' trains. So far, about 21.5 lakh workers have been ferried to their places via a total of 1,600 trains," the railways ministry tweeted in Hindi.

Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said, "Workers are requested to stay where they are, Indian Railways will soon take them to the destinations."

"Indian Railways appeals to the workers to be patient and stay in their place. Complete arrangements are being made by the Indian Railways to take the workers to their destination and for this proper coordination is being established by the Indian Railways with the state governments", added the ministry.

Also, the state governments have been requested by the Indian railways to register these migrant workers at the nearby mainline railway station such that these people can be ferried back to their natives via these 'shramik special' trains.

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