Lawstreet Journal

Central Govt Denies Claims About Shramik Trains Getting Lost; Says Special Arrangements for Meals Were Made

Lawstreet Journal 23 Sep 2020 1:15am

Image courtesy: Lawstreet Journal Executive Central Govt Denies Claims About Shramik Trains Getting Lost; Says Special Arrangements for Meals Were Made

The Railways defended itself on Friday (September 18,2020) in the face of severe criticism over delays by Shramik Specials in reaching their destinations, saying they were not regular trains and they can be extended or short-terminated, and their stoppages and routes can be changed for the benefit of migrant workers.

Addressing a press conference, Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav clarified that no train can ever be "lost", as has been said about the delayed trains, and pointed out that of the 3,840 trains operated since 1 May, only four have taken over 72 hours to reach their destinations.

The clarifications came amid criticism over delays that the migrant trains were getting "lost" before reaching their destinations. Railways data shows that 36.5 percent of all Shramik trains have ended up in Bihar and 42.2 percent have terminated in Uttar Pradesh, leading to unequal pressure on these routes.

Repeatedly stating that these were "unusual times", Yadav also defended the Railways against the flak over lack of food and water onboard the delayed trains, saying 85 lakh meals and 1.25 crore water bottles were supplied free of cost to passengers.

He said complaints from passengers aboard specific trains have been investigated and it was found that there were no discrepancies in the supply of meals.

"Because of coronavirus, many contractors did not want to board the trains to distribute food. We would initially give the packets for them to take on their own. But now our employees are using masks and gloves to enter the trains and distribute… Continue Reading...


Tagged: Indian Railway  
Disclaimer: SoOLEGAL in Media collaboration with Lawstreet Journal. SoOLEGAL take no responsbility for the content provided by Lawstreet Journal. For any discrepancies Contact Lawstreet Journal.
Did you find this write up useful? YES 0 NO 0
×

C2RMTo Know More

Something Awesome Is In The Work

0

DAYS

0

HOURS

0

MINUTES

0

SECONDS

Sign-up and we will notify you of our launch.
We’ll also give some discount for your effort :)

* We won’t use your email for spam, just to notify you of our launch.
×

SAARTHTo Know More

Launching Soon : SAARTH, your complete client, case, practise & document management SAAS application with direct client chat feature.

If you want to know more give us a Call at :+91 98109 29455 or Mail info@soolegal.com