Two trains carrying 269-tonne supplies sent to Assam, Tamil Nadu

Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, April 17

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Two special trains, carrying essential items, travelled from Nangal Dam in Punjab to Korukkupet near Chennai in Tamil Nadu and from Ambala to Changsari near Guwahati in Assam on Friday.

The trains were launched by the Ambala Division of Northern railway, according to an official statement issued here today.

The train to Tamil Nadu consisted of six parcel vans and one other SLR coach, carrying 146 tonnes essential items like noodles, while the one to Assam consisted of five parcels and one other SLR, carrying 123 tonnes of eatables and supplements.

Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Ambala, Hari Mohan, said that all precautions were being taken during the loading of such trains. Labourers and staff were provided masks, sanitisers and gloves etc. Social-distancing is also being ensured while loading of trains.

To ensure uninterrupted supply of essential items across the country, the commercial department of Ambala Division is working in tandem with state authorities and suppliers of essential goods.