RAWALPINDI: Federal Minister for Railways Mohammad Hanif Abbasi has announced that the Bulleh Shah Express (Kasur to Pakpattan) will resume operations from May 28. The train service had been suspended on November 15, 2011.
The minister made the announcement after a meeting at the Ministry of Railways with Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Mohammad Ahmed Khan and Minister of State Malik Rashid Ahmed Khan. During the meeting, they discussed public issues, especially travel problems and development projects related to the people of Kasur district and nearby areas.
A formal request was made to restore the 257-Up/258-Down Bulleh Shah Passenger Train. The railways minister approved the request and confirmed that the train will start running again from May 28.
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The Bulleh Shah Express will operate on the route from Kasur to Pakpattan, passing through Usmanwala, Kanganpur, Mandi Ahmed Abad, Basirpur and Haveli Wasavewala.
Mohammad Hanif Abbasi said that restoring the train will provide affordable, safe and reliable travel facilities to the local people. He added that it will also support business and economic activities in the region.
In another important decision for the people of Kasur, the minister approved the establishment of a public park on 25 acres of land in Tehsil Khadian.
The park will be built in the constituency of the prime minister, the Punjab Assembly speaker and Minister of State Malik Rashid Ahmed Khan. The project will provide healthy and recreational activities for local residents.
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The minister also announced the beautification and upgradation of Kasur Railway Station to provide modern facilities to passengers.
Moreover, in-principle approval was given to allow the Tezgam Express to stop at Kot Radha Kishan. This step will give direct travel facilities to local passengers.
The railways minister said that Pakistan Railways will continue to improve its services and provide better, safer and quality travel facilities to the public through modernization.
