Mysore/Mysuru: The role of Indian Railways in transportation of essential commodities, especially food grains, has been the single biggest factor in bridging the surplus and deficiency divide across the country during the lockdown.
The Railways have once again proven that the system indeed is the lifeline of the nation and more so in crisis situations. With truck movement having virtually collapsed, the Railways have been successful in maintaining continuity in supply chain despite many hurdles along the way principally brought about by the pandemic.
