The Railways Ministry is re-mobilising its initiative of Covid Care isolation Coaches, devised during the initial wave of Covid-19 with add-on conveniences, a statement said on Sunday.

As a measure of preparedness, Covid Care coaches have been readied to serve as additional health care facilities for isolation of Covid patients with mild symptoms. These coaches have now been additionally fitted with conveniences like coolers, jute mats and so on in view of the current hot weather conditions. In Delhi, 50 coaches (with 800 beds) are deployed at Shakurbasti station (four patients are currently admitted), while 25 coaches (with 400 beds) have been made available at the Anand Vihar Terminal.