The railways has, since 1 May, ferried more than 2.1 mn migrants returning home by 1,595 Shramik Special trains The Union government on Tuesday gave more power to Indian Railways to expedite the process of ferrying migrant workers home in Shramik Special trains, a move that is set to bring cheer to millions of such workers desperate to return to their native places.

The consent of destination states will not have to be sought for running the trains, according to the fresh guidelines issued by the Union home ministry.

Special trains carrying migrant workers were first flagged off from various cities on 1 May. Till now, the originating state had to obtain the consent of the destination state and inform the railways before departure.

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