Oxygen Express

Neighbourhood first: India delivers 200 metric tonnes of medical oxygen to Bangladesh

"Indian Railways’ Oxygen Express is set to embark on its journey to Bangladesh. This is the first time ever that the Oxygen Express is put into operation to neighbouring country," said the Ministry of Railways in a statement.

Jul 25, 2021, 07:31 AM IST

‘Oxygen Expresses’ delivered over 6600 MT oxygen to Tamil Nadu, Kerala: Southern Railway

As of Thursday, 352 tankers carrying medical oxygen were delivered of which 325 were for Tamil Nadu and 27 for Kerala.

Jun 24, 2021, 18:55 PM IST

Oxygen Express delivers 2114.21 MT Liquid Medical Oxygen to Kerala, Tamil Nadu

The Southern Railway has delivered 2114.21 Metric Tonnes of Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) to Tamil Nadu and Kerala through 32 'Oxygen Express' trains.

May 30, 2021, 16:06 PM IST

Indian Railway creates record, delivers 1,142 MT of oxygen to 14 states in single day

The Railways has completed delivery of more than 16,000 MT of LMO in one month to 14 states across the country.

May 24, 2021, 20:16 PM IST

Indian Navy arrives in India with around 4300 oxygen cylinders from abroad

Three Indian Navy warships reached India on Monday with 80 tonnes of liquid oxygen, 20 cryogenic oxygen tanks, around 4300 cylinders and large quantities of other medical supplies from abroad amid growing cases of Coronavirus pandemic in the country.

May 11, 2021, 08:16 AM IST

Hearing in the Supreme Court on Delhi Oxygen crisis, center describes Delhi govt's demand as 'unreasonable'

The Supreme Court on Thursday reprimanded the Center for its oxygen supply to hospitals in Delhi, calling it "grossly prudent" that it needed immediate work. The Center presented its detailed plan for the supply of oxygen to various states.

May 06, 2021, 13:50 PM IST

Is oxygen and breath crisis in your city too?

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has said that at least three 'Oxygen Express' trains have arrived in the National Capital Region with significant gas today. Goyal also said that this relief news for COVID-19 patients struggling for breath in hospitals.

May 05, 2021, 11:08 AM IST

'Oxygen Express' reaches with 140 MT Oxygen in Delhi in the morning, now shortage may be reduced

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has said that at least three 'Oxygen Express' trains have arrived in the National Capital Region with significant gas today. Goyal also said that this relief news for COVID-19 patients struggling for breath in hospitals.

May 05, 2021, 08:50 AM IST

Third 'Oxygen Express' from Gujarat scheduled to reach Maharashtra today

An 'Oxygen Special' carrying 3 liquid medical oxygen tankers (each with about 14 tonnes) on wagons is planned from Hapa in Rajkot Division of Western Railway today destined to Kalamboli in Maharashtra.

Apr 25, 2021, 15:38 PM IST

Special train carrying 30,000 litres of liquid medical oxygen arrives in Lucknow from Bokaro

Amid the scramble for medical oxygen as COVID-19 cases across the country continue to surge, a special train carrying 30,000 litres of liquid medical oxygen arrived in Lucknow from Bokaro, Jharkhand on Saturday.

Apr 24, 2021, 10:16 AM IST

First 'Oxygen Express' carrying 7 tankers reaches Maharashtra's Nagpur from Visakhapatnam

The Oxygen Express departed from Visakhapatnam on April 22 night. The flat-wagon goods train had left for Visakhapatnam from Kalamboli near Mumbai on April 19, around 8 pm. After more than 50 hours' journey, it reached the destination, passing through Vapi, Surat, Nandurbar, Bhusawal, Akole, Nagpur, Gondia, Raipur and Titagarh.

Apr 23, 2021, 22:00 PM IST

Amid Covid-19 crisis, first 'Oxygen Express' rakes leave from Mumbai region to Vizag

Amid the worsening COVID-19 situation, the first ‘Oxygen Express’ departed from Central Railway`s Kalamboli Yard on Monday evening to ferry liquid oxygen for Maharashtra from Vishakhapatnam steel plant in Andhra Pradesh. 

Apr 20, 2021, 07:37 AM IST