LAHORE – Train operations between Lahore and Faisalabad have been temporarily suspended after heavy rains and floodwaters damaged a railway bridge near Qila Sattar Shah, affecting railway infrastructure in the area.
According to railway officials, the section between Qila Sheikhupura and Massan was impacted due to intense rainfall and flooding, prompting authorities to halt train movement on the Lahore-Faisalabad route as a precautionary measure.
Pakistan Railways has announced changes to the routes of several trains, while some services have been temporarily cancelled due to the disruption.
Officials said the 41 Up/42 Down Karakoram Express and 27 Up/28 Down Shalimar Express will operate through an alternative route via Raiwind, Sahiwal and Khanewal instead of Faisalabad.
Passengers of Karakoram Express train 42 Down will be accommodated on the 18 Down Millat Express from Faisalabad, according to railway authorities.
The Mianwali Express operating between Lahore and Sargodha will also run through an alternate route via Wazirabad and Lala Musa.
Meanwhile, the 111 Up/112 Down Badr Express and 113 Up/114 Down Ghouri Express have been temporarily cancelled.
Railway officials said repair work is underway to restore the damaged bridge and affected track. Train services will return to normal after the completion of rehabilitation work.
Pakistan Railways has advised passengers to check the latest status of their respective trains before travelling and said it is continuously monitoring the situation, with further updates to be provided as developments occur.
Lahore-Faisalabad train operations suspended after flood damages bridge
LAHORE – Train operations between Lahore and Faisalabad have been temporarily suspended after heavy rains and floodwaters damaged a railway bridge near Qila Sattar Shah, affecting railway infrastructure in the area.
According to railway officials, the section between Qila Sheikhupura and Massan was impacted due to intense rainfall and flooding, prompting authorities to halt train movement on the Lahore-Faisalabad route as a precautionary measure.
Pakistan Railways has announced changes to the routes of several trains, while some services have been temporarily cancelled due to the disruption.
Officials said the 41 Up/42 Down Karakoram Express and 27 Up/28 Down Shalimar Express will operate through an alternative route via Raiwind, Sahiwal and Khanewal instead of Faisalabad.
Passengers of Karakoram Express train 42 Down will be accommodated on the 18 Down Millat Express from Faisalabad, according to railway authorities.
The Mianwali Express operating between Lahore and Sargodha will also run through an alternate route via Wazirabad and Lala Musa.
Meanwhile, the 111 Up/112 Down Badr Express and 113 Up/114 Down Ghouri Express have been temporarily cancelled.
Railway officials said repair work is underway to restore the damaged bridge and affected track. Train services will return to normal after the completion of rehabilitation work.
Pakistan Railways has advised passengers to check the latest status of their respective trains before travelling and said it is continuously monitoring the situation, with further updates to be provided as developments occur.
