Heavy Rains Disrupt Train Services in Rawalpindi and Islamabad
Heavy rains disrupted railway operations in Rawalpindi and Islamabad after the Manikyala-Sihala railway track was submerged under nearly two feet … Read More The post Heavy Rains Disrupt Train Services in Rawalpindi and Islamabad appeared first on ProPakistani .
Severe rainfall inundated the Manikyala-Sihala railway track, causing significant disruption to train services in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The heavy downpour submerged nearly two feet of water on the track, prompting railway authorities to halt eight trains heading to Lahore, Multan, Quetta, and Karachi. The suspension of operations lasted from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., leaving passengers stranded for up to eight hours.
Some travelers even protested the lack of food and other amenities during their ordeal. Trains such as Pakistan Express, Khyber Mail, Rehman Baba, Tezgam, and two Rawalpindi-Lahore Railcars were among those affected at Chaklala Railway Station. Railway officials deemed the section hazardous and reduced train speeds to a sluggish 10 to 15 kilometers per hour.
Safety concerns led experts to advise against using the waterlogged track. Rainfall in the region persisted for the fourth consecutive day, exacerbating the situation. Railway authorities assured that services would resume once the water receded and the track was deemed safe for train movement.
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