Nine 'Shramik' special trains arrive in Howrah from southern, eastern parts of India

At least nine 'Shramik' special trains arrived in Howrah on Tuesday, bringing home thousands of migrant workers along with students and pilgrims from sourn and western parts of India, an official said.

Six trains terminated at Howrah, while or three proceeded to rth Bengal, South Eastern Railway official said. West Bengal government me necessary arrangements for medical screening and or health protocols of passengers who alighted at Howrah.

On a request from state government, South Eastern Railway has withdrawn stopps of a special train running daily between Howrah and Ahmedab at Panskura and Mecheda for ensuring proper screening of deboarding passengers, official said.

Under Eastern Railway jurisdiction, 34 'Shramik' special trains arrived at Malda, while 16 reached Howrah till Monday, ar official said. Five such trains originated from Howrah and Kolkata stations to different destinations, including Agartala, Muzaffarpur, Patna and Siwan till Monday, Eastern Railway official said.