Balochistan suspends train operations for one day

Train operations in Balochistan have been suspended for one day due to essential maintenance work, Pakistan Railways officials said on Thursday.

According to railway officials, the Jaffar Express, which operates between Quetta and Peshawar, will not depart from Quetta today. The Jinnah Peoples Train has also been suspended for the day.

Officials further said that the Jaffar Express travelling from Peshawar to Quetta has been restricted to Jacobabad in Sindh province. The train will not complete its scheduled journey to Quetta.

Pakistan Railways said the temporary suspension was necessary to carry out essential repair and maintenance work. The measure has affected train services connecting Balochistan with other parts of the country.

Passengers travelling on the affected routes have been advised to confirm their train schedules with Pakistan Railways before making travel arrangements.

The suspension is limited to one day, according to railway officials. Further details about the maintenance work and the resumption of normal train services were not immediately available.