A special train from SMVD Katra to New Delhi is being run to assist the passengers and accommodate the extra rush."Launch of a Special Train from SMVD Katra to New Delhi to assist the stranded passengers and accommodate the extra rush, a special train service has been launched. The tickets shall be available over the counter from Katra, Udhampur and Jammu stations", said Jammu and Kashmir's Information and Public Relations Department.
According toThe Indian Railways have set up a help desk at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station for tourists who are planning to return to their destinations following the terror attack in Pahalgam.
General Manager, Northern Railway, Ashok Kumar Verma, a special train is being run from 9 pm on Wednesday to New Delhi after the Pahalgam terrorist attack. He mentioned that if there is a demand for more trains, it can be added in the future.
"We are running a special train to Delhi, which will run from here at 9 pm today. After looking at the demand, we can add more trains", railway official said.
The aviation sector has also come forward to help out the passengers who are stranded in Srinagar due to the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Several airlines, including SpiceJet and Air India, have issued travel advisories for their passengers.
SpiceJet have extended waivers on rescheduling and cancellations for travel to and from Srinagar until April 30. The condition is applied to the tickets which have been booked before or on April 22.
"In light of the recent tragedy in Pahalgam, SpiceJet is extending waivers on rescheduling and cancellations for travel to and from Srinagar, valid until April 30, 2025.
According to an advisory issued by Air India, the airline has capped fares on flights from Srinagar to Mumbai and Delhi to ensure affordability for passengers. Air India is also offering complimentary rescheduling and full refunds on cancellations to passengers with confirmed bookings till April 30.
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