COVID Surge: Railways rules out curbs on train services

Amid increasing Covid cases and lockdown announcements in various parts of the country, the Indian Railways has said it has no intent to stop or curtail train services in the country.

A sudden surge in passenger movement at railway stations has been reported from across the country, with the rise in the number of Covid cases in several states. “Railways will continue running the trains as per demand. There is no shortage of trains for those who want to travel,” Railway Board chairman Suneet Sharma said on Friday.

Sharma also dismissed the crowds seen at railway stations as normal during these months.

At present, IR is operating 1,402 specials train services on an average per day, a total of 5381 suburban and 830 passenger train services. Apart from this, 28 special trains are being operated as clones of trains with high patronage.

For the convenience of passengers, IR will run four Shatabdi Express trains and one Duronto Express special train from 10 to 15 April, 2021.