Due to ongoing lockdown in India and subsequent suspension of regular train services, Indian Railways has started Shramik Special trains from various parts of India to carry migrant laborers stranded in various cities. Western Railway also started its Shramik Special operations on 2 May 2020. Trains are being run by WR from various cities on its jurisdiction to states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Orissa, Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh. By 31 July 2020, WR has run around 1234 Shramik Special Trains carrying more than 18.5 lakh migrants to their home states. WR is following all social distancing norms and running these trains as per the request from the state governments.