Date Announced for Resumption of Lahore-Faisalabad Train Service

Pakistan Railways will restore train services on the Lahore-Faisalabad route starting November 15, 2026, following extensive repair work on a railway bridge damaged by August floods. The route had been suspended since severe flooding disrupted train operations between Lahore, Sheikhupura, and Faisalabad. Flood-Damaged Bridge Nearly Completed Engineers have nearly completed restoration work on the Massan Kalar Bridge, with civil work finished and teams now inspecting the new railway track and completing remaining tasks.

Pakistan Railways CEO Hafeezullah stated that the embankment and track-laying work are almost complete. Federal Railways Minister to Inaugurate The federal railways minister will inaugurate the restored section on November 15, enabling regular train operations to resume. Preparatory Trial Train Scheduled Pakistan Railways plans to run a trial train within the next few days to inspect the restored track and confirm its safety before regular passenger and freight services resume.

Significant Investment Made The restoration project, costing around Rs. 455 million, included civil, mechanical, and electrical work. Engineers also strengthened the embankment and created water passages under nearby bridges to prevent similar damage during future floods. Key Trains Utilize Route The Lahore-Faisalabad railway section is a crucial revenue-generating route for Pakistan Railways, with passenger trains like the Shalimar Express, Badar Express, Ghauri Express, and Karakoram Express, as well as freight trains, using this route.

Inspection of Restoration Work Deputy Divisional Superintendent Qazi Jawad Ahmed and Divisional Engineer Chaudhry Nasir Hanif, along with other railway officials, conducted a motor trolley inspection of the Lahore-Sheikhupura railway track on Sunday to review construction and rehabilitation work. River Floods Caused Damage Floods in the Ravi and Chenab rivers, as well as breaches in Nullah Deg and Bherr, caused extensive damage to the region.

The railway line was cut off at two bridges, leading to the cancellation of trains originating from Lahore for Faisalabad and the suspension of Lahore-Karachi and Khanewal-Lahore services through Faisalabad.