OVER 6K TONNES O2 DELIVERED SINCE APR 19: RLYS

NEW DELHI: The Railways has delivered nearly 6,260 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) onboard 100 ‘Oxygen Express’ trains since April 19 when it started its first such service, an official statement said on Wednesday.

The Railways delivered 800 tonnes of LMO to the nation on Tuesday, it said.

“One hundred Oxygen Expresses have completed their journey so far and brought relief to various states. It is the Indian Railways’ endeavour to deliver as much LMO as possible in the shortest time possible to the requesting states. So far, nearly 6,260 tonnes of of LMO has been delivered in 396 tankers,” the statement said.

More loaded Oxygen Express trains are expected to start their journeys on Wednesday night, it said.