Airlines hike fares as 115 trains cancelled

Taking advantage of the cancellation of trains and heavy rush of tourists and pilgrims in the state, the airlines have hiked the airfare to make more profit. The Jammu-Delhi ticket is costing Rs 7,000-8,000. However, the Jammu-Srinagar ticket is costing more than Rs 14,000 per passenger. The Railways has cancelled 115 trains on the route from May 24 to 31 for completion of double- laning of track from Suchi Pind to Jalandhar Cantonment, which led to cancellation of thousands of tickets. Out of 115 cancelled trains, 19 were Jammu-bound. The…

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