As of 25 May, a total of 3,274 “Shramik Special" trains have been operationalized from various states across the country, the Ministry of Railways said on Tuesday.
These trains were put in motion since 1 May to facilitate safe movement of workers during nationwide lockdown made necessary to contain the spread of coronavirus.
More than 44 lakh passengers, who are mostly stranded migrant labourers, have been ferried to their home states through these trains in 25 days.
Government said IRCTC distributed more than 74 lakh free meals and more than 1 crore water bottles to these travelling migrants. "It may be noted that trains running today are not facing any congestion," the ministry said while referring to the delays witnessed during last