Jaffar Express train to resume operation from 20th: Kh Saad

LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways has decided to restore Jaffar Express train (Peshawar-Quetta) up to Mach railway station from November 20.

The decision was taken in a meeting presided over by Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique at Pakistan Railways Headquarters here on Saturday. During the meeting, it was decided that passengers from Mach to Quetta would be transported through buses under security of the Balochistan government.

The railways has especially constructed seven new washrooms and two power generators has been installed at Mach Railway Station to facilitate passengers. The minister directed the administration to install new benches and additional water coolers besides security of passengers.

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The minister appreciated the Divisional Superintendent Quetta for completing 50 percent Hirok bridge on war footing. It was decided that suggestions would be sought from the chamber of commerce to increase revenue at Quetta-Taftan section.

The minister also directed to get approval of revised PC-1 of shifting railway stations to solar energy as earlier as possible.

On the occasion, the participants were briefed about occupancy and earning of trains and decided to make evaluation of each train. The divisional superintendent Peshawar has been ordered to take strict action against encroachers.