QUETTA: Train services to and from Quetta and across Balochistan remained suspended for another day on Friday, railway officials said, citing ‘unavoidable circumstances’ for the disruption.
Owing to disruption, Jaffar Express from Quetta to Peshawar would not depart today, while the return service from Peshawar to Quetta would be sent back from Jacobabad. Train operations across the province have remained suspended for the past two days, while Bolan Mail and Chaman Passenger services to Karachi have already been halted.
Meanwhile, several trains departing from Karachi also faced delays. According to the railway police, Tezgam left at 1:30am instead of its scheduled 5:30pm departure, prompting passengers to protest at Cantt Station. Sukkur Express, scheduled to depart at 11:30pm, had not left for its destination Friday morning.
It may be noted that at least 14 people, including three FC personnel, were martyred and several others injured in a blast which occurred near the railway track close to Chaman Phatak in Quetta on May 24, the Balochistan government spokesperson said. Several women and children had also sustained injuries in the explosion and were shifted to hospitals.
