The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu, today lauded the role of Indian Railways during the pandemic. He also praised Railways with their novel efforts to ‘keep the wheels running and customers protected’ from the unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19.
Mr. Naidu said the Indian Railways geared up to help the country effectively tackle the pandemic by providing care isolation coaches, Shramik special trains, and ‘Oxygen Expresses’.
The Vice President also complimented the Railways for the development and production of PPEs, Coveralls, Hand Sanitizers and Masks, and ensuring the transport of medical equipment and general goods to cities and villages and keeping the essential lifeline alive.
The Vice President while speaking at Visakhapatnam Railway Station, Andhra Pradesh after flagging off the “Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Passenger Train” and additional Vistadome coaches.
Referring to the tourism potential of the route which passes through a scenic, mountainous terrain of Eastern Ghats through many curves, tunnels and bridges, Venkaiah Naidu said the 360-degree viewing system of the Vistadome coaches will make the journey an unforgettable experience for the passengers.
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