Persistent fog disrupts train services

Commuters advised to stay informed about latest updates and plan journeys accordingly

LAHORE:

 

The relentless battle against dense fog continues to impede train operations in various regions of the country, causing widespread disruptions and delays in key services.

As per the latest update from Pakistan Railways on Sunday, several trains experienced delays, disrupting the travel plans of passengers. The 1-Up Khyber Mail train was running behind schedule by 4 hours, the 5-Up Greenline faced a delay of 1 hour, and the 7-Up Tezgam was delayed by 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Similarly, the 9-Up Allama Iqbal Express was behind by 3 hours and 30 minutes, the 11-Up Hazara Express faced a delay of 1 hour and 30 minutes, the 13-Up Awam Express was late by 1 hour and 30 minutes, the 15-Up Karachi Express experienced a 2-hour delay, the 17-Up Millat Express was delayed by 4 hours and 30 minutes and the 25-Up Bahauddin Zakariya Express faced a 4-hour delay.

Moreover, the 33-Up Pak Business Express was behind by 5 hours and 30 minutes, the 37-Up Fareed Express faced a 2-hour delay, the 41-Up Karakoram Express experienced a delay of 4 hours and 45 minutes, the 45-Up Pakistan Express was late by 4 hours, the 47-Up Rehman Baba Express faced a delay of 4 hours and 45 minutes, and the 145-Up Sukkur Express was running behind schedule by 5 hours and 30 minutes.

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Similarly, the 2-Down Khyber Mail train experienced a delay of 2 hours, the 6-Dn Greenline was behind by 1 hour and 30 minutes, the 8-Dn Tezgam faced a delay of 2 hours and 30 minutes, the 10-Dn Allama Iqbal Express was late by 4 hours and 15 minutes, the 12-Dn Hazara Express experienced a delay of 1 hour, the 14-Dn Awam Express was behind by 1 hour and 15 minutes, the 16-Dn Karachi Express faced a delay of 3 hours and 15 minutes, the 18-Dn Millat Express was delayed by 3 hours and 30 minutes.

The 26-Dn Bahauddin Zakariya Express experienced a delay of 3 hours and 15 minutes, the 28-Dn Shalimar Express was behind by 2 hours and 15 minutes, the 34-Dn Pak Business Express faced a substantial delay of 8 hours and 40 minutes, the 38-Dn Fareed Express was late by 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, the 42-Dn Karakoram Express experienced a delay of 6 hours, and the 48-Dn Rehman Baba Express was running behind schedule by 5 hours. Pakistan Railways authorities acknowledge the challenges and assure the public that measures are being implemented to restore normalcy.

However, they emphasise that complete punctuality can only be achieved once weather conditions and visibility significantly improve. The commuters were advised to stay informed about the latest updates and plan their journeys accordingly.