Photos: Passenger railway activity restored as trains back on track

The resumption of 200 interstate passenger trains on June 1 came as an important step to restore passenger rail services across the country in a phased manner. Both AC and non-AC coaches were in addition to the already running premium passenger trains connecting New Delhi with 15 cities across India since May 12 as well as the Shramik Special trains ferrying stranded migrant workers to their hometowns.

Updated on: Jun 02, 2020 7:03 PM IST

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A railway guard waves the green flag aboard a Jaynagar Shaheed Express train at the Amritsar Junction on June 1, as Indian Railways expanded its operations of 200 trains in addition to the premium passenger trains connecting New Delhi with 15 cities across India and the Shramik Special trains ferrying stranded migrant workers to their home towns. (Sameer Sehgal / HT Photo)

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Passengers queue outside Howrah railway station in West Bengal. Passengers at most railway stations were seen observing proper social distancing measures, wearing masks and following other mandatory norms amid the Covid-19 crisis. (Samir jana / HT Photo)

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Passengers queue outside Howrah railway station to board a Patna bound train. While social distancing norms were maintained at most places, the stations were not bereft of long queues as the hustle-bustle returned to the train stations. (Samir jana / HT Photo)

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A passenger undergoes thermal screening upon arrival at the Amritsar Junction. According to a statement by Northern Railways on May 31, passengers were advised to carry food and water from home and travel with light luggage. Bedroll and linen will also not be provided by the railways, reported HT. (Sameer Sehgal / HT Photo)

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A passenger wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) heads to board a Rajdhani Express train in New Delhi Railway Station. The Ministry of Railways suspended operations in March, soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the first phase of 21-day lockdown on March 25 due to rising coronavirus concerns. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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A man wearing facemask and hand gloves, looks at his mobile phone on board a Delhi-Chennai Rajdhani Express train. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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A rush of passengers wearing face masks is seen at New Delhi Railway Station on June 1. The resumption of 200 interstate passenger trains came as an important step in the Centre’s plan to restore passenger rail services across the country in a graded manner. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)