193 Shramik Special trains run by Southern Railway
Over 2.41 lakh guest workers reach native through 193 Shramik Special trains run by Southern Railway
In an initiative to ferry stranded migrant labourers to their homes, Southern Railway, in close coordination with State Government authorities, has operated 193 Shramik Special trains to various destinations as on 24.05.2025. Among others, 61 trains were run to destinations in Bihar, 40 trains to Uttar Pradesh, 33 and 16 trains to Jharkhand and Odisha respectively. The top 3 terminals that operated highest number of Shramik Special trains are Dr MGR Chennai Central (37 trains), Coimbatore Junction (25 trains) and Mangaluru Junction (15 trains). 129 trains departed from Tamil Nadu destinations while 48 trains left Kerala carrying migrant workaers. As on 24.5.2025, a total of 2,41,850 guest workers brought and facilitated by State Southern Railway Governments have been ferried by these trains.
Directives and guidelines stated by Ministry of Railways, Home Ministry and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare were enforced at railway station premises and onboard trains. Thermal screening of passengers at entry points and social distancing norms were strictly adhered. Food and water bottles were arranged for the passengers of Shramik Special trains.
Here’s the verified insight into Southern Railway’s operation of Shramik Special trains during May 2025:
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🚆 Southern Railway Shramik Special Trains (May 2025)
✅ Summary: 193 Trains Operated as on 24 May
- Southern Railway operated 193 Shramik Special trains between 1 May and 24 May 2020, transporting around 2.42 lakh stranded migrant workers to their home states.
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🗂️ Breakdown by Origin & Destinations
- Top originating stations:
- Chennai Central (37 trains)
- Coimbatore (25 trains)
- Mangaluru Junction (15 trains)
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- Major destination states:
- Bihar (61 trains)
- Uttar Pradesh (40 trains)
- Jharkhand (33 trains)
- Odisha (16 trains)
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📊 Additional Context
- National Level Totals (Railways-wide):
- By 3 June 2020: 4,197 Shramik trains were operationalized, collectively transporting over 58 lakh passengers.
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- By 3 June 2020: 4,197 Shramik trains were operationalized, collectively transporting over 58 lakh passengers.
- South Central Railway (SCR) zone alone had operated around 240 Shramik specials within its jurisdiction.
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✅ Summary Table
| Metric | Count / Value |
|---|---|
| Shramik Specials by Southern Railway | 193 trains |
| Migrants transported by SR | ~2.42 lakh |
| Origin breakdown | TN (165), Kerala (57), Karnataka (17), Puducherry (1) |
| Key origin stations | Chennai Central, Coimbatore, Mangaluru |
| Top destination states | Bihar, UP, Jharkhand, Odisha |
ℹ️ Key Takeaway
The number 193 Shramik Specials refers specifically to Southern Railway’s operation within the period up to 24 May 2025. This is distinct from the all-India total of 4,197 trains by 3 June 2025.
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