Regarding the normal operation of trains, it was said on behalf of the Railways that after deliberating on all aspects, all the participants will be discussed and after that a decision will be taken on the normal operation.
New Delhi. After the lockdown in the Corona era, the situation is now moving towards normalcy at a fast pace, but the Indian Railways has not been able to get to the position before the lockdown. When India TV asked the railways when the situation before the lockdown would be seen in the railway and when the normal operation of the trains would start, in response, it was told from the railway that the number of trains is increasing continuously after the lockdown. And 65 percent of the trains are currently running on track compared to normal operations. It was said on behalf of the Railways that in January 2021, more trains have been started in 250 and in the coming days more trains will be started. Normal operation of trains On behalf of the Railways, it was said that after deliberating on all aspects, all the partners will be discussed and after that a decision will be taken on the general operations.
However, some media reports are claiming that Indian Railways is going to start normal operations of trains from 1 April. Talking to India TV, the Railways said that no such date has been fixed yet. As is the festival of Holi falling on 29 March. Railways are continuously increasing the number of passenger trains keeping in mind the travel of the people, as well as the operation period of many special trains has been extended till April. Currently, 65 percent passenger trains are run by Railways, including both Mail and Express trains.
Only Covid special trains are running now
The Indian Railways had stopped operating trains due to Corona. Now slowly, efforts are being made to get the trains back on track. Currently only special special trains are running. It is now believed that as there will be a big festival like Holi in March, the number of passengers will increase and the demand for trains will also increase. The trains that are running now are covered special trains, whose fare is also high. If all goes well, the Railways can take a big decision regarding the operation of Express, MEMU, DEMU and other local passenger trains.