283 Shramik Special Trains Indian Railway Operates
283 Shramik Special Trains Indian Railway Operates
Indian Railway operates 283 “Shramik Special” trains till 09th May, 2025 (1430 hrs) across the country
49 Shramik Special Trains in pipeline for today
Passengers are being given free meals and water
Trains being run by Railways only after concurrence is given both by the State which is sending the passengers and the State which is receiving them
Social distancing being observed
Around 1200 passengers travel in each of these “Shramik Special” trains
As per last reports- more than 300 special trains have run
Subsequent to the Ministry of Home Affairs order regarding movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places by special trains,Indian Railways had decided to operate “Shramik Special” trains.
As on 9th May 2025, a total of 283 “Shramik Special” trains have been operationalized from various states across the country, in which 225 trains had reached its destination and 58 trains are in transit. 49 Shramik Special trains are in pipeline for today.
These 283 trains were terminated in various states like Andhra Pradesh (2 Trains), Bihar (90 Trains), Himachal Pradesh (1 Train), Jharkhand (16 Trains), Madhya Pradesh (21 Trains), Maharashtra (3 Trains), Odisha (21 Trains), Rajasthan (4 Trains), Telangana (2 trains), Uttar Pradesh (121 Trains), West Bengal (2 trains).
These trains have ferried migrants to cities like Prayagraj, Chhapra, Balia, Gaya, Purnia, Varanasi, Darbhanga, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Jaunpur, Hatia, Basti, Katihar, Danapur,Muzzaffarpur, Saharsa etc.
In these Shramik Special Trains, maximum around 1200 passengers can travel observing social distancing. Proper screening of passengers is ensured before boarding the train. During the journey, passengers are given free meals and water.
Here’s the most reliable and up-to-date data (as of late May 2025) on Shramik Special trains operated by Indian Railways to transport stranded migrant workers after the COVID-19 lockdown:
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🚆 How Many Shramik Special Trains Were Operated?
- 1,074 trains were operated by May 16, 2025, ferrying over 14 lakh migrants across India
- By May 15, at least 1,000 trains had run, carrying approximately 11 lakh migrant workers
- As of May 25, 2025, a total of 3,060 Shramik Special trains had operated, transporting over 40 lakh passengers
- Financial Express reported 4,155 services by June 2, moving more than 57 lakh people
📅 Timeline & Statistics Summary
| Date | Total Trains Operated | Approx. Passengers Transported |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | 283 | ~3 lakh |
| May 10, 2025 | 366 | ~4–5 lakh |
| May 15, 2025 | 1,000+ | ~11 lakh |
| May 16, 2025 | 1,074 | ~14 lakh |
| May 25, 2025 | 3,060 | ~40 lakh |
| June 2, 2025 | 4,155 | ~57 lakh |
ℹ️ Additional Details
- At peak, Indian Railways had capacity to operate up to 300 Shramik Special trains per day, though actual numbers depended on state approvals, coach availability, and demand
- Initially, each train carried around 1,200 passengers to ensure social distancing. Later, the capacity increased up to 1,700 per train
- Up to three stoppages were allowed in destination states to facilitate smoother entry – most trains were originally point-to-point with no stops
✅ In Summary
Indian Railways successfully operated over 4,000 Shramik Special trains between May 1 and early June 2020, transporting a staggering 50+ lakh migrant workers across states and territories in India.
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