Flood surge damages railway bridge near Lahore

A railway bridge near Mission Caller on the Sheikhupura-Lahore section was damaged after a strong flood surge hit

A railway bridge near Mission Caller on the Sheikhupura-Lahore section was damaged after a strong flood surge hit the area, disrupting train services between Lahore and Faisalabad.

Railway authorities said train operations on the Lahore-Faisalabad section have been temporarily suspended due to damage to the bridge.

Trains travelling from Lahore towards Karachi via Sheikhupura and Faisalabad are being diverted through Sahiwal as an alternative route.

Officials said the Badr Express and Ghouri Express have been cancelled due to the disruption.

The Shalimar Express and Karakoram Express will operate via Raiwind and Sahiwal, while the Mianwali Express, which normally runs between Lahore and Mianwali, will be diverted through Lala Musa.

Several other trains operating on the affected route have also been cancelled. Some services have been shifted to alternative routes to minimise disruption to passengers.

According to railway officials, the flood surge that hit the area last night caused 30 of the bridge’s 110 pillars to collapse.

Repair work has begun on the damaged structure. Railway authorities are working to restore the track and resume normal train operations as soon as possible.

The flooding has also affected nearby communities.

Residents said several settlements, including Hadiala Warkan village, were inundated after the flood surge entered the area during the night.

The floodwaters have also caused significant damage to standing crops. Local residents expressed concern over losses to agricultural land and crops following the sudden rise in water levels.