Delhi-Chennai Sramik train to arrive today

Vijayawada: Railway authorities are taking measures to maintain social distance and conduct thermal screening at the Railways station as the Railways have started special Sramik trains for the convenience of migrant workers.

Delhi-Chennai special Sramik train, which let Delhi, will arrive around 2.30 pm on Thursday. Some passengers may board the train in Vijayawada railway station. The railway authorities have made marks with paintings to enforce maintain social distancing norms.

Joint Collector K Madhavi Latha on Wednesday visited the Railway station and spoke to the Railway officials. Railway authorities are taking measures to maintain hygiene and keep environs clean.

District collector Md Imtiaz on Wednesday announced that the migrant workers from Krishna district left for Bihar, Odisha, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Rajasthan. He said all precautions are being taken to maintain social distance and masks are provided to the migrant workers.