Isolation train coaches back in demand amid worrying spike in Covid cases

Updated : Apr 13, 2021 12:03
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Editorji News Desk

Popular during the first wave Covid-19, the Indian Railways’ isolation coaches are back in demand amid rising cases. Nandurbar, a Maharashtra district close to Gujarat border, has asked for around 95 coaches and 1,500 beds. The district is currently under lockdown till April 15. A memorandum of understanding signed between Western Railways and the district authorities on April 11 noted that ‘each Covid-19 care rake will have 20 coaches, comprising modified Sleeper and General coaches.  Each coach can accommodate 16 patients and will be suitably positioned as mutually agreed upon.

 

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