Pakistan Railways adjusts timings of Allama Iqbal Express, Shaheen Passenger

Lahore: In a recent development, Pakistan Railways has modified the departure timings of two passenger trains, namely Allama Iqbal Express and Shaheen Passenger, effective immediately.

The changes apply to the routes connecting Karachi, Sialkot, and Wazirabad.

As per the updated schedule, Allama Iqbal Express will now depart from Karachi Cantt Station to Sialkot at 3:30 pm, shifting from its previous departure time of 2:15 pm.

Similarly, the Shaheen Passenger train will leave Sialkot for Wazirabad at 7:00 pm, with an expected arrival time in Wazirabad at 8:05 pm.

Among the notable changes, Pakistan Express (45 Up) now includes a new stop at Khairpur Railway Station, providing improved connectivity to passengers in the region. Additionally, temporary stops for specific trains have been made permanent, with Allama Iqbal Express (9 Up/10 Dn) now halting at Lodhran Railway Station and Quetta Express making a stop at Toba Tek Singh Railway Station.

Besides it, the other adjustments have been made to the departure timings of multiple trains to enhance passenger convenience. These include Tezgam (7 Up), Allama Iqbal Express (9 Up/10 Dn), Karachi Express (15 Up/16 Dn), Multan Express (17 Up), Rahman Baba Express (47 Up), Rawal Express (121 Up), Thal Express (129 Up), Kohat Express (133 Up), Chenab Express (135 Up), Mehran Express (150 Dn), Narowal Passenger (211 Up/212 Dn), Shaheen Passenger (225 Up/226 Dn), Rawalpindi Passenger (268 Dn), and Mianwali Express (148 Dn).

Several trains have also seen an extension in the duration of their stops, including the Green Line (5 Up/6 Dn) at Rohri Railway Station, Rohri Express (33 Up/34 Dn), Musa Pak Express (115 Up/116 Dn) at Khanewal, and Thal Express (129 Up/130 Dn) at Kundian Railway Station.

Last month, Pakistan Railways implemented a winter timetable, effective from October 15. The latest timetable introduces various modifications to enhance accessibility and convenience for passengers.