MARGAO: The ministry of Railways has announced that the suspension of all passenger train services on
Indian Railways, including
Konkan Railway, will be extended till May 17.
No advance reservations will be made till further notice, a press note by Konkan Railway said.
“However, movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists,
students and other persons stranded at different places shall be carried out by Shramik Special trains, as required by the state governments, in
terms of the guidelines issued under Ministry
of Home Affairs,” the press note added.
Movement of Ro-Ro, goods and parcel trains will continue to operate to ensure the essential
supplies in various parts of the country, it was informed.