COVID19: Indian Railways Working 24×7 To Supply Essential Commodities
Amidst the pandemic of coronavirus, supply of essential commodities is being loaded at railway terminals though Indian Railways has suspended the operations of passenger train services across the country till 31st March 2020.
However, Indian Railways is operating only freight trains across the country to ensure availability of essential commodities through its uninterrupted freight services.
During the situation of complete lockdown in India, Indian Railways Staff deployed at various good sheds, stations and control offices is working on 24/7 basis to ensure that the supply of essential items for the nation does not get affected.
On 23rd March 2020, total 474 rakes were loaded for essential commodities like food grains, salt, edible oil, sugar, milk, fruits & vegetables, onion, coal and petroleum products.
During the day, total 891 rakes were loaded by Indian Railways which also includes other important commodities like 121 rakes of Iron ore, 48 rakes of steel, 25 rakes of cement, 28 rakes of fertilizer, 106 rakes of container etc.
Close coordination is being maintained with the State Governments so that rakes of essential commodities are handled smoothly without any delay, amidst various restriction imposed in the wake of Covid-19.
