Rlys lose Rs 1,200 cr due to farmers’ stir at 32 places

New Delhi, Nov 4 : Amid the farmers protest at 32 locations in several parts of Punjab and Haryana, the Railways has lost revenue from freight to the tune of Rs 1,200 crore, the Railway Ministry said on Wednesday.
A railway spokesperson in a statement said the Railways continue to lose revenue as freight operations remain forcibly suspended due to the track blockages in Punjab.
“Till Date more than 2,225 freight rakes could not be operated upon carrying vital commodities. Loss already expected to have crossed Rs 1,200 crore already,” the spokesperson said.
He said that the agitators have continued dharna at platforms and near railway tracks. “Train movement again suspended due to operational and safety considerations as agitators have suddenly stopped some train movements and sporadic blockade continued at various places, especially around Jandiala, Nabha, Talwandi Sabo and Bathinda,” he said.
He said, as per the report at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, the farmers’ agitation was continuing at 32 places — 31 in Northern Railway and one in North Western Railway division.
Farmers are protesting against the three controversial Agriculture Bills that were passed in Parliament in September.