Nearly 8,700 Tonnes Of Liquid Medical Oxygen Delivered Across India: Railways

Railways said 139 "Oxygen Express" trains have so far completed their journey while six are presently running.

The Railways has delivered over 8,700 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen in more than 540 tankers to various states since April 19, the national transporter said on Saturday. So far, 139 "Oxygen Express" trains have completed their journey, bringing relief to many oxygen-starved states, it said. Six loaded "Oxygen Express" trains are presently running with more than 475 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen in 35 tankers, the Railways said. "Oxygen Express" trains have been delivering nearly 800 tonnes of LMO on a daily basis in the last few days, it said.