Train Service Suspended from Sukkur to Karachi After Accident at Kotri

A passenger train traveling from Sukkur to Karachi derailed at Kotri Junction, halting rail services.

Three carriages of the Sukkur Express went off the tracks, damaging the railway infrastructure. Pakistan Railways' technical teams immediately started repairing the tracks.

Authorities separated the three derailed carriages and moved passengers to the remaining carriages for safety. Other trains, like Mehran Express and Bahauddin Zakariya Express, were stopped at Hyderabad Station to ensure passenger safety and assist with repairs.

In September, Pakistan Railways reported progress in fixing a bridge damaged by a terrorist attack in Quetta, Balochistan. About 40% of the work on the bridge, which was targeted on August 26, has been completed. This attack had disrupted major train services, causing problems for thousands of passengers and financial losses for the railway department. The bridge repair is moving quickly, with 20% completed by mid-September.

Technical issues on the Lahore-Okara railway track were also resolved, and trains are now running at approved speeds. This announcement came after an inspection led by DS Railways Muhammad Hanif Gul in early September. Enhanced monitoring and efforts by railway workers helped address these challenges.

Restoring these key infrastructure points is a big step towards overcoming disruptions caused by recent terrorist activities, ensuring safe and efficient train travel in the affected regions.

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