New Delhi: All passenger train services in the country will not be operational till March 31 by the Indian Railways in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
“All originating long-distance Mail/Express and Intercity trains (including premium trains) and all originating passenger trains shall remain cancelled till 2400 hours of March 31,” Ministry of Railways said in a press release.
“Trains which had commenced their journey prior to 0400 hours of March 22 will run up to their destinations. Freight operations shall continue,” it added.
However, the goods trains will continue its service to ensure essential supplies in various parts of the country.