Train operations between Lahore and Faisalabad have been temporarily suspended after a strong flood surge severely damaged a railway bridge near Missan Kalar on the Sheikhupura-Lahore section.
According to railway officials, the flood surge that hit the area last night caused 30 of the bridge’s 110 pillars to collapse, disrupting train services on the affected route.
Trains traveling from Lahore toward Karachi via Sheikhupura and Faisalabad are being diverted through Sahiwal as an alternative route.
The Badr Express and Ghouri Express have been canceled due to the disruption. The Shalimar Express and Karakoram Express will operate via Raiwind and Sahiwal.
The Mianwali Express, which normally runs between Lahore and Mianwali, will be diverted through Lala Musa.
Several other trains operating on the affected route have also been canceled, while some services have been shifted to alternative routes to minimize disruption to passengers.
Repair work has begun on the damaged bridge. Railway authorities are working to restore the track and resume normal train operations as soon as possible.
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