Sir Syed Express back on Pindi-Karachi track

RAWALPINDI:

Pakistan Railways (PR) authorities have resumed operations of Sir Syed Express, discontinued two years ago, between Rawalpindi and Karachi.

The train, designated as 35 Up for the Rawalpindi to Karachi route and 36 Down for the return journey, will consist of 16 coaches. It will travel from Faisalabad to Karachi and is expected to generate an annual revenue of approximately Rs3 billion for Pakistan Railways.

This revenue is anticipated to improve the conditions of the railways, with the journey from Rawalpindi to Karachi taking 24 hours.

The train, which operates under a Public-Private Partnership, departed for Karachi on Wednesday.

It will travel to Karachi via Jhelum, Gujarat, Wazirabad, Sangla Hill, Faisalabad, Khanewal, Rohri, and Hyderabad. With 16 coaches, the train will pass through the Faisalabad route and is expected to become a successful venture.