Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday urged people to travel in Shramik Special trains “only when necessary”. His comments came after nine migrants died on board the special trains since Monday as the severe heatwave lashed most of northern India. "I appeal to people suffering from serious ailments, pregnant women and those above 65 years and below 10 years of age to travel only when necessary in Shramik trains,” he tweeted. “Railway parivaar is committed to ensuring safety of all passengers.”

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday urged people to travel in Shramik Special trains “only when necessary”. His comments came after nine migrants died on board the special trains since Monday as the severe heatwave lashed most of northern India. "I appeal to people suffering from serious ailments, pregnant women and those above 65 years and below 10 years of age to travel only when necessary in Shramik trains,” he tweeted. “Railway parivaar is committed to ensuring safety of all passengers.”