ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has announced the restart of the Khushhal Khan Khattak Express.
According to railway officials, the Khushhal Khan Khattak Express will begin running again by the end of April 2025.
Officials say this train operates on Main Line 2 and is a popular and profitable service that connects several important cities between Karachi and Peshawar.
Railway officials stated that the Khushhal Khan Khattak Express was stopped in 2020 due to the coronavirus.
The train will travel from Karachi to Kotri, Sehwan, Dadu, Larkana, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Bhakkar, Kundian, Mianwali, Attock, Nowshera, and then reach Peshawar.
In another news, Pakistan Railways (PR) has shared plans to bring in new Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains, this is part of an effort to update the country’s train system.
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As per the media report, the DMU trains will offer a better travel experience with air-conditioned coaches and the ability to go up to 160 km/h. They will mainly run between Lahore, Lalamusa, and Rawalpindi, making trips faster and more comfortable.
Senior railway officials presented the idea to Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi in Islamabad. The project will work through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), where a private investor will handle all costs, including buying and maintaining the trains.
Pakistan Railways will provide the tracks, oversee operations, and help with approvals while also working to improve the railway lines.
Report Say, this plan supports the government’s goal to improve Pakistan’s railways and connect major cities better, the DMU trains will make travel easier, cut down trip times, and help the area’s economy grow.
