As part of efforts to control the spread of COVID-19, the Indian Railways on March 22, 2020 announced the cancellation of all premium trains, Mail/Express trains, traveler trains, rural trains, Metro Rail, services, barring products train, till March 31, 2020,.|Image Credit:
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The Indian Trains, which is the largest employer in the country, has a broad network of multi-speciality healthcare facilities.
The Indian Railways nab an “massive” rush to hospitals quickly and have chosen to work with the services of retired para-medical personnel.
In a note to all General Managers of Zonal Railways and Production Systems, the Train Board on Saturday stated “keeping in view the pandemic situation because of the outbreak of Coronavirus disease, it is apprehended that extra para-medical staff will be required for managing the massive rush expected in couple of weeks.”
The Railway Board authorities the General Managers/Chief Administrative Officers/Divisional Train Supervisors to engage