A 'Shramik special train' carrying 839 migrant workers has departed from Nashik Road railway station for Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh amid the nationwide lockdown.
The special train arranged for stranded migrant workers will run from point to point.
The Railways on Friday announced six "Shramik Special" trains that would transport migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students, and other persons stranded at different places due to the coronavirus lockdown in the country.
Nodal officers have been appointed for coordination and smooth operation of these "Shramik Special" trains. The other five Shramik Special trains include Lingampalli to Hatia, Aluva to Bhubaneswar, Nasik to Bhopal, Jaipur to Patna, and Kota to Hatia.