The Pakistan Railways has decided to partially restore passenger train operation for Karachi in phases to minimize the difficulties of passengers.
This decision was taken in a meeting presided over by Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique through video link from the Ministry of Railways.
Three more trains including Karachi Express, Karakoram Express and Pak-Business Express trains will also restart journey between Lahore and Karachi from 5th of October.
These trains will complete journey in about 22 hours initially, however, these trains will run with additional coaches to facilitate the maximum possible passengers.
The Ministry of Railways has also announced the restoration of train operation from Karachi as the Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express leaves Karachi station at 10:15 am on October 2.
According to the Ministry of Railways, the first Karachi-Lahore Karakoram Express after the restoration would be operated on October 5 at 4:30 pm. While another Business Express would depart from Karachi for Lahore on October 5 at 4:30 pm, it added.