In a move aimed at enhancing public convenience, Pakistan Railways has recently adjusted the departure timings of two significant passenger trains – Allama Iqbal Express and Shaheen Passenger. The spokesperson for Pakistan Railways unveiled the updated schedule, revealing that the Allama Iqbal Express will now depart from Karachi Cantt at 3:30 PM instead of the previous 2:15 PM, reaching Sialkot at 6 PM the following day. Similarly, the Shaheen Passenger, operating between Sialkot and Wazirabad, will now depart an hour later, leaving Sialkot at 7 PM and reaching Wazirabad at 8:05 PM.
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These alterations are part of Pakistan Railways’ broader efforts to improve services, including the recently implemented winter timetable from October 15. Notably, the Pakistan Express (45 Up) introduced a new stop at Khairpur Railway Station, and several temporary stops were made permanent for trains such as Allama Iqbal Express (9 Up/10 Dn) and Quetta Express. Specifically, Lodhran Railway Station and Toba Tek Singh Railway Station are now permanent stops for these respective trains. These adjustments aim to streamline travel, providing passengers with more reliable and convenient rail transportation options.