Question : Shramik Express Trains

(a) the total number and list of Shramik Express Trains, in terms of State of origin, that have plied since March 24, 2020, State-wise;
(b) the total have of passengers, migrant labourers/ students who travelled on such trains and the number of passengers who have travelled from each origin state of these trains or railway division, state/ division-wise;
(c) the total expenditure incurred to ply such trains by each division;
(d) the price of a ticket for each of these Shramik Express Trains; and
(e) whether the migrant workers travelling from their home state to other States for employment opportunities will be extended any reduction in train fare and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMERCE & INDUSTRY AND
CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)


(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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