Suspension of railway service extended by one week

SRINAGAR: The railway authorities on Sunday ordered the extension in suspension of railway services in Kashmir division by one week till 24th of May, 2021.

The railway service between Baramulla-Banihal and vice versa shall continue to remain suspended till 24th May, 2021.

Last week, the authorities had announced the suspension of railway service till 16th May in wake of Covid-19 situation in Kashmir valley.

Pertinently it is to mention that the railway service remained from March last year till February this year due to Covid-19 situation in the Union Territory.

The service was partially restored in February this year and was subsequently suspended again last week due to the Covid-19 situation.