200 non-AC passenger trains to start from June 1, bookings to start soon: Indian Railways
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The Indian Railways stated on Tuesday that 200 new non-airconditioned passenger trains will be operational from June 1, thereby expanding its services from 15 passenger trains since May 12-the third phase of the lockdown.
These new trains will be plying in addition to the shramik special trains and air-conditioned special trains which are carrying passengers from Delhi to 15 major cities.
It is to be noted that the passengers have to book the tickets online. The dates for the start of online booking hasn't been announced yet. The schedule and routes of these trains will also be conveyed to the passengers soon.
According to media reports, a railway official stated that the trains would be for minimal sleeper rate, and it can be booked by all categories of people. It will bring relief to the migrants who are still stuck in different areas of the country, eager to go home.
The Indian Railways resumed passenger train services from May 12. 15 special trains were started in the nationwide lockdown for the purpose.
The Indian Railways on Thursday announced that it has cancelled all regular train tickets that have been already booked for travel till June 30.
Only the tickets of the regular trains are being cancelled that were booked during the lockdown period when Railways was allowing bookings for journeys in June. These do not include the Shramik Special trains and special trains that started running from May 12.
Meanwhile, The Indian Railways operated as many as 1600 'Shramik Special' trains from various states across India till Tuesday. Ministry of Railways officials have said that this process has helped close to 21.5 Lakh lakh migrant labourers return home to their respective native states till May 19.
The central government on Sunday extended the nationwide lockdown till May 31.
A significant amount of relaxations have been given this time to the people including bus services, both inter and intra-state if the concerned state governments allow it.
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