Railway officials said that the decision to suspend the train operations was taken following the government`s directive and given the prevailing pandemic situation.
In the wake of rising Covid-19 cases, the intra-Kashmir train services have been suspended till May 16. The line connects the Banihal region in Jammu to Baramulla in North Kashmir and covers 138 km. The service on this route was resumed in February this year after being suspended for more than 11 months during the first phase of Covid-19.
Railway officials said that the decision to suspend the train operations was taken following the government`s directive and given the prevailing pandemic situation.
The train service acts as a lifeline for people who have to commute daily between various valley districts. Usually, at least 15 pairs of trains run regularly from Baramulla to Banihal and carry almost 30,000 passengers. The service has been beneficial to employees and students who have to commute daily and its suspension will impact their daily lives.
Covid-19 cases have been rising in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). On average, daily 5,000 new cases have been reported across J&K. Around 50 people have died every day.
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