As a precautionary measure five trains had been cancelled to the states of Punjab and Haryana following the wide protests and arson by the supporters of Dera Sacha Sauda’s Gurmeet Ram Rahim after the court found him guilty in a rape case. For the past two days, no train plied on these routes. The ticket amount was refunded to the passengers and from Sunday these trains have been resumed as per normal schedules.
From Sunday the trains were resumed on Punjab Haryana routes. Amritsar Janshatabdi, Rishikesh Kemkund Katra Express, Doon Amritsar lahori Express started from Sunday as per their scheduled departures of destined stations. This was informed by Haridwar station superintendent.
Speaking to The Pioneer Haridwar railway station superintendent M K Singh said, “In all 1787 train tickets were cancelled in the past two days and an amount of Rs 5,08,000 was refunded fully to the passengers. This has been announced by CRS personnel.”