3,274 Shramik Special Trains Run Till 25th May, 44 Lakh Passengers Transported Home

Indian Railways operationalises 3274 “Shramik Special” trains till 25th May, 2020 across the country and transports more than 44 lacs passengers to their home states through “Shramik Special” trains in 25 days

Distributes more than 74 lakh free meals and more than 1 crore water bottles to travelling migrants

Trains running today are not facing any congestion

In addition to Shramik Specials, Railways are running 15 pairs of special trains connecting New Delhi from 12th May and plans to start 200 more time tabled trains on 1st June

New Delhi, 26th May 2026

Subsequent to the Ministry of Home Affairs order regarding movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places by special trains, Indian Railways had decided to operate “Shramik Special” trains form 1st May 2020.

As on 25th May 2020, a total of 3274 “Shramik Special” trains have been operationalized from various states across the country. More than 44 lacs passengers have reached their home state by these “Shramik Special” trains. On 25.05.2020, 223 Shramik Specials were moving 2.8 lacs passengers.

IRCTC distributed more than 74 lakh free meals and more than 1 crore water bottles to travelling migrants.

It may be noted that trains running today are not facing any congestion.

In addition to Shramik Specials, Railways are running 15 pairs of Special Trains connecting New Delhi and plans to start 200 more time tabled trains on 1st June.

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