Kolkata, 29 May, 2020

 

 

Indian Railways has been running Shramik Special Trains on a daily basis throughout the country to ensure that migrants can travel back to their homes. It has been observed by the Railways that some people who are availing this service have pre-existing medical conditions aggravate the risk they face during the COVID-19 pandemic resulting into few unfortunate cases of deaths related to such pre-existing medical conditions while travelling.

 

In order to protect the vulnerable persons from COVID-19, in line with Ministry of Home Affairs, Order No 40-3/2020-DM-I(A) dated May 17, 2020, Ministry of Railways has made an appeal that persons with co-morbidities (for example - hypertension, diabetes, cardio-vascular diseases, cancer, immune deficiency conditions), pregnant women, children below the age of 10 years and persons above 65 years of age should avoid travel by rail, except when it is essential.

 

          Indian Railways ensures that rail services are provided to all the citizens of the country needing to travel, but safety of passengers is their biggest concern. So, it has sought the cooperation of all citizens in this matter. Lastly, it has appealed to all citizens that in case of any distress or emergency one may reach out to Indian Railways in Helpline numbers - 139 & 138.

 

 

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