Regarding the normal operation of trains, it was said from the Indian Railways that train service is being increased continuously. At present, more than 65 percent trains are being operated.
Indian Railways has denied the media report that claimed that the normal operation of trains will start from the month of April. In a statement issued by the railway, it has been said that no date has been fixed for the normal operation of trains. The lockdown was announced across the country on 25 March 2020. After that, for the first time in history for almost two months, the operation of trains was completely stalled.
Regarding the normal operation of trains, it was said from the Indian Railways that train service is being increased continuously. At present, more than 65 percent trains are being operated. In the month of January only 250 trains have been restored. Similarly, the number of trains will be increased in the coming days. Railways said that we are moving forward in this direction keeping in view the circumstances and circumstances. The railway has appealed to the media not to run the news on the basis of any possibility. It was said that whenever such a decision is taken, detailed information will be given about it.
Workers Special Train from 1 May 2020
Please tell that after the lockdown, the operation of trains was completely stopped from 25 March to 31 April 2020. The labor special train started operating from May 1 and till August 30, about 64 lakh migrant laborers were transported safely to their homes with the help of 4000 workers special train. After the labor special, special trains were started from May 12. The first 15 pairs of special trains were started from Rajdhani Delhi. After that, its number is gradually increasing. Since then, only special trains are running till now. So far, the normal operation of trains has not started. It is believed that the railways is working fast in this direction and soon a decision will also be taken regarding normal operations.
Mumbai Local starts from 1 February
At the end of December, there were reports that a total of 1089 special trains are in service in the country. Apart from this, Kolkata Metro is in operation with 60 percent capacity, Mumbai sub urban with 88 percent capacity, Chennai sub urban with 50 percent capacity. Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav said that it was very tough together. Here from 1st February Mumbai Local has been started for everyone.
Three time slots for Mumbai Local
Three time slots have been set for Mumbai Local. The first time slot is from the start of the day till 7 in the morning. The second time slot is from 12 noon to 4 pm. The third time slot is from 9 pm till the end of the day.