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The Indian Railways will provide Shramik Special trains to the states and UTs within 24 hours of receiving requests for the same.

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Jun 11, 2020 1:48:00 PM

The Indian Railways will provide Shramik Special trains to the states and UTs within 24 hours of receiving requests for the same.

The Ministry of Railways confirmed that the railways shall provide Shramik trains to the states within 24 hours to transport people.

The Ministry of Railways confirmed that the railways shall provide Shramik trains to the states within 24 hours to transport people.On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, the Supreme Court directed the central government and the states to send stranded migrant workers to their native places in 15 days.

The Indian Railways announced on the same day that it will continue to provide ‘Shramik Special Trains’ to transport migrant workers. It also stated that trains could be provided within 24 hours of the receipt of request from state governments. The Railway Ministry spokesperson stated that the state governments should convey their requirements and see that the demand for the movement of stranded persons by rail is well-chalked out.

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