ndian Railways to bear 85% of migrant workers’ train fare and 15% by respective state govt
PTIOn the issue of charging of train fare, the Health Ministry official said that permission has been given to run special trains for movement of stranded people, based on request of State governments. He said the Central Government has not ever talked of charging train fare for workers. He said, 85 per cent of fare is borne by Indian Railways and 15 per cent by the respective State government.