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Will address states' concerns with changes in train operations: Railways

The statement said full fare refunds will be given to passengers who have booked their train journey with an intention to travel within the state.

Passengers board a special train for New Delhi at Bhubaneswar railway station, during the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, Bhubaneswar
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An official however said the changes requested by the states in regard to stoppages will be allowed

Agencies New Delhi
The Indian Railways has said its trains will run as per schedule with minor changes in stoppages to address the concerns expressed by Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra about the planned services from June 1.

A high-level meeting was convened at the railway headquarters to resolve the matter. They indicated that the three states have raised concerns over the rising cases of the coronavirus as the reason behind their opposition to movement of trains, news agency PTI reported.

"Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra have expressed reservations about running of trains or number of stoppages as planned. The matter is being