Shramik Special Train Migrant Workers Departs to Bihar from Telangana
Shramik Special Train Migrant Workers Departs to Bihar from Telangana
Special train with 1,200 migrant workers departs to Bihar from Telangana
In Telangana, another Shramik Special Train carrying over 1,200 migrant workers left for Bihar from Ghatkesar Railway Station in Telangana this morning. This is second train left from Telangana carried Migrant workers to their home states ever since the Union Home Ministry announced relaxations in Lockdown.
The State Government is likely to take crucial decisions relating to continuation of lockdown and relaxations in Green Zone districts today at the Cabinet Meeting to be held later in the today.
Meanwhile, thousands of Migrant Workers began registering themselves for travelling to other states with the registering centres set up by Police in Hyderabad.
AIR Correspondent reports that the State Government has already announced that 40 trains will be operated every day for one week to facilitate migrant workers to reach their home states. it also appointed senior IAS office Sandeep Kumar Sultania and Additional Director General of Police Jitender as Special Officers to oversee the return of the stranded workers. The migrant workers who are registered with the local police stations will be sent by these special trains.
It may be recalled that the first Shramik Special Train with 1,225 passengers left for Jharkhand on 1st May. Another train carrying 1,200 migrant workers has left for Bihar this morning.
Meanwhile, thousands of Migrant workers are thronging the local police stations for registering themselves to go back to their home states and the local authorities are being forced to use Convention Halls to process their registration as they are in huge numbers. Meanwhile, some migrant workers are also leaving by private buses after getting due permitions and health checks.
Here is the verified account of the Shramik Special train operation from Telangana to Bihar, organized to return migrant workers during the COVID‑19 lockdown:
Contents
🚆 Shramik Special from Telangana to Bihar
✅ Departure Details:
- On 5 May 2025, a Shramik Special train carrying about 1,200 migrant workers departed from Ghatkesar station near Hyderabad (Telangana) bound for Khagaria in Bihar. Passengers underwent thermal screening before boarding.
- This was the second such train from Telangana; the first had dispatched 1,225 workers to Jharkhand on 1 May from Lingampalli station.
✅ Administrative Arrangements:
- Telangana state government announced operation of 40 special trains per day over the coming week from stations including Hyderabad, Warangal, Khammam, and Ramagundam, heading to states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.
- All ticket costs were fully covered by the Telangana government, and the state ensured provisioning of food, water, sanitation, and medical screening.
📋 Summary Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date of Departure | 5 May 2025 |
| Origin Station | Ghatkesar (Hyderabad region), Telangana |
| Destination | Khagaria, Bihar |
| Number of Passengers | ~1,200 migrant workers |
| Screening | Thermal checks by Telangana health authorities |
| State Support | Telangana government paid ticket cost and arranged care |
🧾 Broader Context
- Telangana authorities registered thousands of migrant workers at local police stations to facilitate this transport. Over 40 trains were planned daily to various eastern states, executed only upon coordination with state governments.
- Migrants had to register at local administrative setups; travel was strictly managed through official channels to prevent disorder.
⚠️ Operational Challenges (General)
- Reports from other Shramik Special journeys, especially to UP and Bihar, indicated severe delays, overcrowding, poor hygiene, and some passengers alleging extra unofficial charges up to ₹1,500. These issues, however, were not specific to Telangana departures.
- Railways later issued route rationalisation orders to manage congestion and diverted some trains to avoid prolonged station halts.
✅ Final Summary
Yes — a Shramik Special train from Telangana carried nearly 1,200 migrant workers to Bihar on 5 May 2025, with full logistical and financial support from the state government. This followed closely an initial run to Jharkhand on 1 May 2025. These trains were part of a coordinated effort, requiring registration through local authorities and mutual consent between origin and destination states.
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