Train services in the Kashmir valley have partially recommenced from today (July 1) as the COVID-induced lockdown is gradually easing and services starting to resume. The services had been suspended on May 10.
Presently, only two trains will commute between Budgam to Banihal, in the morning and evening. However, no service for Baramulla has been resumed.
The authorities had suspended the services in view of the COVID-19 situation in Kashmir valley, and as per the guidelines and SOPs issued by the government till June 30.
A sigh of relief has been heaved by the locals who Travel between Banihal and Budgam as the services have started to continue and they will not have to pay extra for the private cab service now.
Thanking the government for restarting the service, Sajad Ahmed said, "The private cabs charged Rs 500-800 for the same trip that costs Rs 80 via train. The poor of the valley are happy with the decision."
"People faced difficulty and there were huge traffic jams on the roads. Now with the restoration of services, we will be able to save both time and money," another local said.
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