Several passenger trains have been delayed at Lahore Railway Station following the derailment of the Rehman Baba Express near Multan. The incident has disrupted railway operations and affected the arrival times of multiple trains.
According to reports, the Pakistan Railways has experienced delays involving trains travelling from Karachi and Quetta. Passengers have been advised to check the latest Train schedule before travelling.
Jaffar Express Delayed by Six Hours
The Jaffar Express, travelling from Quetta to Lahore, has been delayed by six hours. The train was originally scheduled to arrive at Lahore Railway Station at 9:40 AM.
However, its expected arrival time has now been changed to 3:15 PM. The train will also follow a revised route and travel to Lahore via Jahania.
Passengers travelling on the Jaffar Express should confirm the updated timings before heading to the railway station.
Allama Iqbal Express and Tezgam Express Delays
The Allama Iqbal Express, coming from Karachi, has also faced delays. The train is running three and a half hours behind its scheduled time.
It was initially expected to reach Lahore at 12:30 PM. Its revised arrival time is now 4:15 PM.
Meanwhile, the Tezgam Express from Karachi has been delayed by six hours. The train was scheduled to arrive at Lahore at 2:00 PM.
According to the updated information, it is now expected to reach the station at 8:00 PM.
Green Line Express Also Affected
The Green Line Express, travelling from Karachi to Rawalpindi, has experienced a delay of one and a half hours.
The train was originally scheduled to arrive at Lahore Railway Station at 3:30 PM. Its revised arrival time is now 5:00 PM.
These disruptions have affected passengers travelling to different destinations. Travellers should check the latest Train schedule for updates about arrival times and possible route changes.
Rehman Baba Express Derailment Near Multan
The delays followed a serious accident involving the Rehman Baba Express near Sher Shah Railway Station, close to Multan.
The train was travelling from Karachi to Peshawar with approximately 1,000 passengers. At around 5:15 AM, 14 coaches reportedly derailed.
The accident resulted in at least four deaths and left more than 40 passengers injured. Rescue 1122 teams and railway staff reached the site to assist passengers.
Rescue workers helped extract trapped passengers and transported the injured to Nishtar Hospital in Multan for medical treatment.
Driver Describes Moments Before the Accident
According to the train driver, Rizwan Abbas, the train was travelling at approximately 100 kilometres per hour. He said the signal was clear when he felt a sudden, powerful jolt near Sher Shah station.
The driver applied the emergency brakes and stopped the engine. He then discovered that the passenger coaches behind the engine had derailed and overturned.
Passengers also described intense shaking before several coaches overturned beside the railway track.
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The accident has disrupted railway operations and affected several scheduled services. Passengers should verify the latest Train schedule before travelling to avoid inconvenience.
