ANSWER:

What he has said is baseless.

The distance is not the determining factor in shortening or not. It depends on the muslim community. If they consider traveling this distance to be commuting, you must not shorten or combine. But if they consider it to be traveling, then you may shorten prayers whether you are traveling by car or train.

Sheikh we visited a place which is 82 kms away from my home. So a wise man asked us to pray qasr if we have come in car. And asked not to pray qasr namaz if have come in train. So what is the correct ruling.

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