MADURAI: Due to the pandemic of corona virus, Indian Railways has suspended the operations of passenger train services across the country till 14.04.2020.
Currently, Indian Railways is operating only freight trains across the country. Indian Railways is making all efforts to ensure availability of essential commodities through its uninterrupted freight services.
During the situation of lockdown in various States, 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 gets affected.
Rice contains 21 Wagon received from Peralam were unloaded at Tirunelveli goods shed on 26th March 2020. The 1,332 tonnes packed in 25,010 bags have been dealt here.
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.
