Two days after the Centre allowed migrant labourers, students, pilgrims and tourists who do not have COVID-19 symptoms to return to their home states, the home ministry on Friday notified that special trains will be run to transport such individuals amid the nationwide lockdown.
"Movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons, stranded at different places, is also allowed by special trains to be operated by the Ministry of Railways," the home ministry stated. The railways will appoint special nodal officers to coordinate with states and Union Territories for their movement. The railways will issue a detailed guideline for sale of tickets and other safety measures, including social distancing.
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