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Covid-19: Railways resumes parcel trains to transport essential goods
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Indian railways on Sunday said it has resumed parcel trains for nationwide transportation of essential commodities and other goods required to meet the needs of citizens, amid a 21-day lockdown in the country. "In order to fill in this vital need, Indian Railways has made railway parcel vans available for quick mass transportation across the nation for the needy e-commerce entities and other customers including state governments to transport such goods," an official statement said.
As many as eight parcel specials trains are being run since March 22. More such trains are being planned across 20 routes. "The decision to run special parcel trains will help in movement of small quantities as well of essential items -- dairy products, medical
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