In continuation of the measures taken in the wake of COVID-19, Ministry of Railways has decided to extend the cancellation of passenger train services on Indian Railways, i.e. all Mail/Express trains (including premium trains), passenger trains, suburban trains and trains of Metro Railway, Kolkata shall be extended till 2400 hrs of 14th April, 2020.
However, freight train operations are being continued to ensure the supply essential commodities.
Due to the outbreak of the pandemic, first phase of Census 2021 and updation of NPR has been also postponed by the Government of India until further orders
COVID-19: First phase of Census 2021 and updation of NPR postponed
