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Express Tribune
10-02-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Karachi to Thar safari train launched
LAHORE: In a joint effort with Pakistan Railways, the Sindh government has launched the Karachi to Thar Desert Safari tourist train, according to a press statement released on Monday. The cooperation of provincial governments is essential for the restoration of more tourist trains, as the required funds for tourism are allocated to the provinces. Pakistan Railways Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Aamir Ali Baloch, while addressing public queries during an e-Kachehri, emphasised that Pakistan Railways is a federal institution committed to providing the best travel facilities. Baloch explained that Pakistan Railways' top priority are its passengers, however, public cooperation in maintaining cleanliness is also indispensable. He urged passengers to dispose of food waste and other trash only in designated bins to ensure the cleanliness of trains and stations. He explained that launching new trains requires substantial resources. "As soon as the necessary resources become available, the process of introducing new trains will commence. Significant work remains on the ML-2 railway line, and suspended train services will also be gradually restored as resources allow," he said. Responding to a question regarding the restoration of the Landi Kotal railway track, the Pakistan Railways' CEO stated that the rehabilitation of the railway track from Peshawar to Landi Kotal would cost over Rs10 billion. The project will proceed as soon as the required funds are available. To enhance passenger convenience, Baloch directed improvements to the railway's mobile application to make it more user-friendly, ensuring that passengers do not face any difficulties.
Express Tribune
31-01-2025
- Express Tribune
Train derails near Shahdara
LAHORE: Several passengers on Friday got injured as three coaches of Shalimar Express, en route from Lahore to Karachi, derailed near Shahdara. The schedules of many trains had been disturbed due to the accident, they added. The rescue teams provided first aid to the injured on the occasion, they said, adding critical injured persons had been shifted to nearby hospitals. However, train operations between Lahore and Rawalpindi were later restored, while work is still ongoing to reopen the Lahore-Faisalabad route. According to railway officials, the track was cleared for train traffic at 2:50 pm, allowing normal operations to resume. However, teams remain engaged in efforts to restore the track for Faisalabad-bound trains. Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Railways Aamir Ali Baloch is overseeing the relief operation. The train derailed near Shahdara Railway Station, causing three coaches to go off track.
