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Generated Rs 360 cr revenue from Shramik trains; avg fare Rs 600: Railways

Indian Railways has run 4,450 Shramik trains so far and carried 6 million migrant workers home, said the Railway Board chairman

Migrants board a special train to reach their native place during coronavirus lockdown, in Ferozpur on Saturday.
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Migrants board a special train to reach their native place during coronavirus lockdown, in Ferozpur on Saturday.

Press Trust of India New Delhi
The Indian Railways on Monday said the average fare per person on Shramik Special trains was Rs 600 and indicated that by carrying 6 million migrant workers home since May 1, it has generated a revenue of around Rs 360 crore.

The transporter has run 4,450 Shramik trains so far, Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav said.

"The average fare of Shramik Special trains is Rs 600 per passenger. One has to keep in mind that these are normal fares and not fares for special trains which are higher. We carried 6 million passengers, so the revenue can be calculated. We

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