Train operations in Pakistan continue to face setbacks as heavy rains and flooding hamper travel across the country. Pakistan Railways announced on Tuesday that two major passenger services will not run as scheduled.
The Pak Business Express was called off today after railway officials cited a sharp drop in passenger numbers. In addition, the Shah Hussain Express has been suspended for the next four days and is expected to resume on September 6, 2025.
To manage the disruption, passengers of the Pak Business Express are being shifted to the Karakoram Express, while those holding tickets for the Shah Hussain Express will be adjusted on the Green Line Express.
The railways spokesperson urged travelers to stay in contact with local reservation offices for assistance and further guidance.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Railways is also working on new measures to improve local travel. A dedicated service between Islamabad and Rawalpindi is in the pipeline, a decision taken at a recent meeting in Lahore chaired by Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in attendance.
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Lahore Karachi is the key route, passengers prefer bus on train because of delays, weak train tracks in Sindh and pathetic train coach conditions.
Those who can pay they want comfort, on time and ticket price matching with services or not?
Frequent travellers have understanding of slow speed during rain, flood, fog or smog these are external factors. Issue are the internal factors. In the same train pillow and blanket private provider always far efficient on services compared to railway electrician and other service providers.
Only active persons are the ticket checkers, who always denied for any responsibility regarding poor services.
Every thing can be improved but it requires will to improve which is missing.