Tribune News Service

New Delhi, May 5

The Ministry of Railways today said Oxygen Express trains had delivered around 2,067 tonnes of medical oxygen across the country over the past 16 days, with Delhi getting the highest 707 tonnes, followed by Uttar Pradesh 641 tonnes. Currently, trains carrying 344 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen are on the way.

“So far, the Railways has delivered around 2,067 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen in 137 tankers to various states across the country,” the ministry said in an official statement. It also added that 34 Oxygen Express trains had completed their journey.

The ministry said 70,000 isolation beds had been made available by the Railways.These isolation coaches can be easily moved.