Train Schedule for migrant workers of West Bengal in Shramik Special Trains..... Travel Advisory & Departure Details

Information on movement of stranded persons

within and outside the State of West Bengal

1 . For the convenience of all persons, stranded within and outside the

State of West Bengal, an automated e-Pass system has been

developed and uploaded in the Egiye Bangla portal: www.wb.gov.in

for entry to and exit from West Bengal by own arrangements,

2 . Intending persons just need t o enter t he required d etails a t the link

provided below and can get the required pass generated:

a. Link for EXIT pass from West Bengal

http://covidwbgov.in/exit/aspx/Signin.aspx

b. Link for ENTRY pass for small vehicles to enter West Bengal

 http://covidwbgov.in/entry/aspx/signin.aspx

c. Link for ENTRY PASS for persons travelling in groups with large

vehicles to enter West Bengal

 http://covidwbgov.co.in/GROUPENTRY/aspx/signin.aspx

3. Inter-state residents stuck in West Bengal and West Bengal

residents stuck in other states may register their details with us by

sending ‘hi’ to Whatsapp No 8017845555

 or

send SMS to 51969.

SMS message in the format : WBCOVIDsource

pincodedestination pincodeno of passengers( in

two digits) and send it to 51969.

Example: WB COVID 560097 700015 04

 or

Contact : Control Room (033-22141995/2214 3526)- 24x7 functional

 or

Toll Free No: 1070 for details- 24x7 functional

Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) for movement of persons by these special trains:

1. Only those railway passengers with confirmed e-tickets will be allowed to enter the station premises.

2. The passenger movement, as well as the driver of the vehicle transporting the passengers to and fro the station, will be permitted on the basis of the confirmed e-ticket.

3. Compulsory screening of all railway passengers as only asymptomatic passengers will be allowed to enter or board the train.

4. To facilitate thermal screening at the station, passengers will have to reach the station at-least 90 minutes in advance.

5. At all entry and exit points at stations as well as in coaches, all passengers will be provided with hand sanitizers.

6. Mandatory wearing of masks and face covers by passengers at all entries and during the travel.

7. During the train journey, all passengers will have to maintain social distancing.

8. Health advisories, as well as guidelines, will be circulated by the Railway Ministry through Information, Education and Communication campaign for the staff and passengers.

9. Inside the train, no linen, blankets as well as curtains will be provided. Also, no stalls or booths on the railway station platforms shall be opened. Apart from this, no train side vending would be allowed. Passengers have been encouraged to bring their own food, however, IRCTC will have the option of ready-to-eat meals on-board. In the ticket fare, catering charges will not be included.

10. The travelling passengers, on arrival at their destinations, will have to adhere to such health protocols as prescribed by the destinations states and Union Territories.

11. All travelling passengers are being advised by the government to download and use the Aarogya Setu mobile app.

The fare structure will be as applicable for the regular time tabled Rajdhani Express trains and booking can only be done through IRCTC website or through IRCTC mobile app. The Maximum Advance Reservation Period for these trains will be 7 days. For these special train services, RAC/Waiting list ticket bookings as well as on board booking by ticket checking staff will not be permitted.

Also, tatkal, premium tatkal and current bookings will not be permitted. Besides, Unreserved tickets (UTS) will not be allowed as well. The cancellation will be allowed up to 24 hours before the train’s scheduled departure and the cancellation fee will be 50% of fare.

The train movement will be permitted by the Railway Ministry, in a graded manner, in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.