Tag: ‘Shramik Special’ trains

‘Corona Express remark will be your exit route’: Amit Shah slams Mamata at virtual Bengal campaign rally

Last month, Mamata had reportedly said that in the name of Shramik Express, Indian Railways is running 'Corona Express' while alleging that social distancing is not being maintained in special trains transporting migrant workers and other people to their homes.

June 9, 2020

Railways operated only 56 Shramik Special trains in last two days due to falling demands: Official

Railway Board Chairman said that the demand for these trains has decreased from 250 to 137 in the last few days.

June 6, 2020

‘Left Usain Bolt behind’: Piyush Goyal praises RPF cop who ran along moving train to give milk to baby

Yadav swung into action to arrange for some milk but by the time he got a packet, the train started moving. The constable ran towards the coach of the train with his service rifle in one hand and the milk packet in the other.

June 5, 2020

Priyanka Gandhi blames railways for death of migrant workers

Shramik special trains were being ignored by the railways due to which 40 per cent were running late, she said.

May 31, 2020

‘State failed to protect lives of poor labourers onboard trains,’ says NHRC; sends notices to Gujarat, Bihar, Railways

'The commission has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports that the trains which are ferrying migrant labourers are not only starting late but are taking many additional days to reach destination,' said the statement by NHRC.

May 30, 2020

Indian Railways running ‘Corona Express’, not Shramik Special trains: Mamata Banerjee

Earlier this month, Mamata, at a conference call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Ministers, had accused the Centre of playing politics over the coronavirus issue.

May 30, 2020

Mamata Banerjee announces slew of relaxations

With multiple crises in the state, we've decided to increase State Government workforce capacity from 50% to 70%... In the Private sector, I urge all to stay safe, work indoors as much as possible & to the best of their abilities. Prerogative lies with the respective managements of private entities to decide on workforce capacity & act accordingly.

May 30, 2020

Body of migrant worker ‘found in toilet of Shramik Special train’ in UP; none reported incident, clarifies Railways

As extreme heat, hunger and dehydration add to the woes of returning migrant workers, at least 10 passengers have been found dead in ‘Shramik Special’ trains since Monday.

May 29, 2020

People with ailments, pregnant women, those below 10, above 65 must avoid train travel: Railways

Union Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted the request while asserting that the Indian Railways is committed to ensuring safety of all passengers.

May 29, 2020

Migrants should not be charged train, bus fare; must be provided food by states during travel, orders SC

The top court further stated that if migrant workers are found on foot by any state authority, they should be 'taken to shelters immediately and provided with food and all facilities'.

May 28, 2020

‘Why not try yourself’: Mamata told Amit Shah on being criticised for failing to handle migrant crisis

Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, had expressed his dismay over the state government stonewalling efforts by the Centre to facilitate transportation of migrant labourers back to the state.

May 28, 2020

91 lakh migrants moved since May 1, Centre tells SC, quips ‘Prophets of Doom’ spreading negativity

The Supreme Court had on Tuesday taken suo motu cognizance of problems faced by the migrant labourers who are stranded in different parts of the country due to the nationwide lockdown to contain the Coronavirus outbreak.

May 28, 2020

‘Do you want Bengal to turn into Maharashtra?’

A fuming Mamata questions Modi over unplanned entry of Shramik trains

May 28, 2020

‘Train should reach station as announced’: Shiv Sena’s reply to Piyush Goyal’s tweets

On Sunday Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in an address to the state said that while he had demanded 80 migrant special trains per day for the state to ferry migrants home, it was getting only 40.

May 25, 2020

Maharashtra: War of words between Uddhav Thackeray govt and Railway Minister over ‘Shramik Special’ trains

In an address to the state on Sunday, Mr Thackeray said that while he had demanded 80 migrant special trains per day for the state to ferry migrants home, it was getting only 40.

May 25, 2020

Bengal-bound workers await resumption of Shramik Specials

The Hyderabad chapter of Jadavpur University Alumni Association has raised Rs 1.5 lakh within a day and donated the amount to Bharat Sevashram Sangha for initial relief work.

May 25, 2020

Bengal restricts entry of ‘Shramik Special’ trains till May 26 in view of relief work due to cyclone AMPHAN

A letter by West Bengal chief secretary Rajiva Sinha to the Railway board authority stated that the state has been severely impacted by Super Cyclone AMPHAN, which caused extensive damage to the infrastructure.

May 23, 2020