Train services in Balochistan will remain suspended for one day tomorrow due to repair work, railway officials said.
According to railway authorities, the Jaffar Express heading to Peshawar will not depart tomorrow. The Jinnah Peoples Train will also remain out of service for the day.
The Jinnah Peoples Train operates between Sariab and Kuchlak.
Meanwhile, the Jaffar Express travelling from Peshawar to Quetta will only run up to Jacobabad instead of completing its full journey.
Railway officials said the temporary suspension was necessary to carry out repair and maintenance work.
Pakistan Railways plans to increase freight trains
Previously, Pakistan Railways announced plans to increase the number of freight trains to 14 by January.
The railway administration has also approved the construction of a new dry port in Khanewal. This is expected to improve cargo services and help the department earn more revenue.
These decisions were made during a meeting at the Railways Headquarters. Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi chaired the meeting.
What steps are being taken to improve railway safety?
During the meeting, officials discussed ways to make train operations safer and prevent accidents caused by mechanical faults.
The minister directed officials to ask the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to investigate train examiners in cases involving accidents caused by mechanical problems.
Pakistan Railways will also install five new weighbridges across the country by December 31. These machines will check the weight of goods carried by freight trains and help prevent overloading.
What other changes have been approved?
The minister directed officials to hold operational meetings at the divisional level instead of the Railways Headquarters. This will help speed up decisions and improve railway operations.
The meeting also approved the removal of DVM and DVS coaches from the railway system.
Officials were also asked to operate sleeper factories in two shifts to increase production and meet the department’s requirements.
The planned increase in freight trains and the new dry port in Khanewal are expected to improve cargo transport and create more income for Pakistan Railways.
