Average fare on Shramik trains Rs 600, says Railways; generated Rs 360 crore in revenue"The average fare of Shramik Special trains is Rs 600 per passenger. One has to keep in mind that these are normal fares and not fares for ...
15 Jun, 2020, 08.05 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee rejects Amit Shah's charge, says never called 'Shramik' trains 'Corona Express'Mamata Banerjee comments came a day after Shah, addressing a virtual rally for West Bengal, accused Banerjee of "insulting" migrant workers...
10 Jun, 2020, 08.59 PM IST
Sharmik Trains demand falling: Railway Board ChairmanIndian Railways had started to operate the Shramik Special trains from May 1 to transport the stranded migrant workers, students, pilgrims ...
06 Jun, 2020, 10.58 PM IST
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal asks zones to ensure punctuality of Shramik Special trainsIn the order issued to the general managers of its zones, the board said punctuality needs to be enforced in the operations of these trains.
01 Jun, 2020, 07.11 PM IST
1.45 lakh passengers set to travel on June 1 as 200 more trains commence operationsAround 26 lacs passengers booked for Advance Reservation Period between June 1 and June 30. These passenger services will be in addition to...
31 May, 2020, 07.46 PM IST
Shramik Specials not regular trains, can be extended, diverted to benefit migrant workers: RailwaysThe clarifications from railways came amid criticism over delays that the migrant trains were getting "lost" before reaching their destinat...
29 May, 2020, 08.49 PM IST
Mamata announces relaxations from June 1West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that religious places can open up from June 1 and allowed full attendance at public an...
29 May, 2020, 05.43 PM IST
Only four Shramik trains have taken over 72 hours to reach destination: RailwaysThe clarifications came amid criticism over delays that the migrant trains were getting "lost" before reaching their destinations. Among th...
29 May, 2020, 05.32 PM IST
Indian Railways to operate 2,600 ‘Shramik’ Specials in next 10 days, 36 lakh migrants estimated to travelThe government announced operation of Shramik special trains meant for transporting stranded migrants back to their home states, May 1 onwa...
23 May, 2020, 05.25 PM IST
Railways ferries 31 lakh migrants on board 2,317 Shramik Special trains since May 1The initial estimation of migrant workers to be transported back to their home towns were based on details provided by various state govern...
22 May, 2020, 04.43 PM IST
Indian Railways set to operate 200 non-AC trains daily from June 1In what is expected to provide relief to migrants across the country, passengers will be able to make bookings online for these trains, the...
19 May, 2020, 10.05 PM IST
Indian Railways cancels passengers trains till June 30; Shramik, special trains to continueShramik trains that have been ferrying home migrant workers, stranded in various parts of the country due to the coronavirus-triggered lock...
14 May, 2020, 11.44 AM IST
3.4 lakh workers ferried in 302 Shramik trains since May 1Shramik special trains were run from May 1 on the request of different state governments. The railways has suspended passenger, mail and ex...
09 May, 2020, 10.05 PM IST
Shramik trains: Rly asks zones to watch out for sectarian feuds, troublemakers on boardWatch out for the possibility of sectarian feuds and troublemakers on board, and keep an eye on the behaviour of passengers - these are som...
05 May, 2020, 05.20 PM IST
Congress’ announcement to compensate migrants the cost of railway tickets an attempt to derail lockdown: BJPRailways subsidise 53% tier III ticket costs and the passenger pays only 47%. This has been reduced further for migrants, BJP leaders said.
04 May, 2020, 11.22 PM IST
Don't throng stations: Central Railway appeals peopleThe Central Railway (CR) would be running two special Shramik Express trains from Nashik to Lucknow and Bhopal after the Union government s...
01 May, 2020, 10.20 PM IST
Twin train mishap, heavy rains: Western Railway cancels 22 trainsThe Western Railway (WR) has cancelled as many as 22 trains, departing from its zonal stations, due to the Harda twin train derailment and ...
08 Aug, 2015, 08.08 PM IST