After 11 months, trains partially resume in j&k with 200% hike
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Train services in Kashmir resumed on Monday, 22 February after over eleven months, which was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic. Trains between Baramulla and Binhal areas of the Kashmir
valley have been restored tweeted the Ministry of Railways, adding that this move will boost movement and tourism in the state. Officials said that so far, nearly 1,100 people travelled
between Banihal and Baramulla railway stations on Monday, according to PTI. The trains were suspended earlier after the abrogation of Article 370 up until January 2020, only to be suspended
again in March. Services have partially resumed now in the two routes, while following COVID-19 norms like mandatory wearing of masks and maintaining social distance. The passengers were
initially happy with the development, however, it comes with an unprecedented fare hike.