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Awam express derails near Lodhran; 2 Killed, Dozens injured

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 by Fakhra Intezar

LODHRAN: The Awam Express train traveling from Peshawar to Karachi, was involved in a tragic accident near Lodhraan station. Rescue officials confirmed that five of the train’s carriages overturned, resulting in the death of two people and injuries to 18 others. The derailment occurred close to the Lodhraan station. According to authorities, a comprehensive rescue … Read more

Railways to run 22 trains under Public Private Partnership

July 8, 2024 by Abid Khan

Railways announces 20% discount in train fares on Eid ul Fitr

LAHORE: In order to provide best facilities to its passengers, Pakistan Railways has decided to run 22 trains under Public Private Partnership (PPP).

In the meeting chaired by Chief Executive Pakistan Railways Aamir Ali Baloch, it was decided to run the trains under public-private partnership to provide better facilities to the passengers and stabilize the railway revenue.

According to the spokesperson of Pakistan Railways, Karakoram, Karachi, Awam Express, Green Line, Maher, Chenab, Saman Sarkar and Mohenjo Daro passenger trains will be operated under Public Private Partnership.

Similarly, Pak Business, Bolan Mail, Thal, Sukkur Express, Marvi, Chaman and Hazara Express will also run through private partnership.

The spokesperson said Shalimar, Bahauddin Zakaria, Kohat, Mehran, Attock, Jand and Rawalpindi passenger trains will also be run under public private partnership.

Chief Executive Pakistan Railways Aamir Ali Baloch said that the railway wants to provide the best facilities to its passengers, that is why it has been decided to run the trains through public-private partnership.

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Pakistan Railways decides to resume Awam Express

December 11, 2023 by Abid Khan

Awam Express operating on route from Karachi and Peshawar.
Awam Express is one of longest continuous running services.
Awam Express was closed after deteriorating flood in 2022.

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has decided to restore Awam Express next week which was closed by the department after the deteriorating flood situation of 2022 in Sindh and other parts of the country.

“The decision to reinstate this crucial train service has been made after the suspension due to the severe flood situation in 2022, promising a renewed connection between major cities,” an official in the Ministry of Railways told.

He said the Awam Express, operating on the route from Karachi to Lahore and Lahore to Peshawar, is set to resume operations following directives issued to the carriage factory officials at the Railway Headquarters. The official said that the department would prepare 18 bogies, accommodating economy class, lower AC, and AC business class coaches for the relaunch scheduled in December.

He said the Awam Express is one of the longest continuous running services, covering a published distance of 1,721 kilometres along the Karachi–Peshawar Railway line. The train journey typically spanned approximately 33 hours and 30 minutes, serving as a crucial link between these prominent cities, the official added.

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