Appeal from Ministry of Railways to passengers
In this era of Corona epidemic, people are being transported to their homes by the workers special train run daily by the Ministry of Railways to take the workers to their homes. But some cases have also come to light that some people have been found dead in the train, keeping in mind that the Ministry of Railways has made an appeal to the people not to travel if it is not necessary because this epidemic pregnant women, 10 years Children younger than and affect people over 65 years of age.
Ministry of Railways
Appeal from Ministry of Railways to passengers
29 MAY 2020
Indian Railways has been running Shramik special Trains on a daily basis throughout the country to ensure that migrants can travel back to their homes. It has been observed that some people who are availing this service have pre-existing medical conditions which aggravates the risk they face during the COVID-19 pandemic. A few unfortunate cases of deaths related to pre-existing medical conditions while travelling have happened.
In order to protect the vulnerable persons from COVID-19, in line with Ministry of Home Affairs, Order No 40-3/2020-DM-I(A) dated 17.05.2020, Ministry of Railways makes an appeal that persons with co-morbidities (for example – hypertension, diabetes, cardio-vascular diseases, cancer, immune deficiency conditions), pregnant women, children below the age of 10 years and persons above 65 years of age may avoid travel by rail, except when it is essential.
Indian Railway parivaar is working 24X7 to ensure that rail services are provided to all the citizens of the country needing to travel. But safety of our passengers is our biggest concern. So, we seek the cooperation of all citizens in this matter. In case of any distress or emergency please do not hesitate to reach out to your railway parivaar and we will help you as always (Helpline number – 139 & 138)
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Source: PIB