Pakistan Railways has announced plans to restore two passenger train services. The move is part of a wider effort to revive suspended railway operations.
Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi announced the plans on Saturday. The Mohenjo Daro Express will resume operations on September 15.
A new train service between Sialkot and Rawalpindi will begin on October 15. The minister has directed railway authorities to complete all necessary preparations.
The restoration is part of a phased plan for suspended trains. Abbasi said all closed services would gradually return to operation.
The government aims to improve passenger facilities through the restoration program. It also seeks to provide better travel options between major cities.
The Sialkot-Rawalpindi service will improve connectivity between the two cities. The service is expected to provide another option for intercity passengers.
According to recent reports, the new service will be called the Marka-i-Haq passenger train. A previous train service had operated on the route before its suspension.
The Mohenjo Daro service will also return under the restoration plan. Railway authorities have been instructed to make arrangements before its scheduled reopening.
The department is working to improve the overall performance of Pakistan’s railway network. Passenger services and connectivity remain important parts of these efforts.
The announcement comes as Railways continues efforts to revive suspended operations. The government has also focused on improving infrastructure and passenger facilities.
Another major development concerns the Main Line-1 project. Abbasi said preparations for ML-1 have reached their final stage.
Work on the project is scheduled to begin in January. The minister described ML-1 as a major project for Pakistan’s railway system.
ML-1 is expected to modernize a major part of the country’s railway network. The project has faced delays over several years.
The government now plans to move the project forward after completing its planning stage. The minister said the project would bring major changes to Pakistan Railways.
The restoration of passenger trains is also linked to broader modernization efforts. Authorities are seeking to improve the reliability and availability of train services.
The latest announcements provide specific timelines for two services. The Mohenjo Daro Express is scheduled for September 15.
The Sialkot-Rawalpindi service is scheduled to begin one month later. Both dates require railway authorities to complete preparations ahead of time.
The phased restoration could provide more travel options for passengers across Pakistan. It may also support better connections between cities and regions.
For now, the focus remains on meeting the announced restoration dates. The government is expected to continue restoring other suspended services in phases.
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The developments mark another step in efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s railway network. Further progress will depend on the implementation of the restoration and modernization plans.
