Train Services Suspended on Banihal-Baramulla Route Due to Snowfall

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Srinagar: Heavy snowfall has led to the temporary suspension of train services on the Banihal-Baramulla route, officials announced on Saturday.

An official told that the suspension, a precautionary measure, is expected to last until at least till Saturday afternoon.

To address the situation, he said that a WDM3 locomotive fitted with a snow cutter will be deployed to clear the tracks under the guidance of the permanent way (pway) department.

He added that train operations would resume only after assessing track conditions.