Train operation to partially resume from today
Last updated on: 20 May,2020 06:27 am
Pakistan Railways will start limited train operations across the country from today.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Pakistan Railways will start limited train operations across the country from today (Wednesday) with 15 up and 15 down trains to facilitate passengers during Eid-ul-Fitr, Dunya News reported.
Pakistan Railways has issued a timetable for up and down trains. According to the timetable, first train will depart from Lahore to Rawalpindi. Subak Kharam is scheduled to depart from Lahore to Rawalpindi at 6:30am.
Khyber Mail will leave Karachi for Peshawar (Up) at 11:00 pm while from Peshawar to Karachi (Down) at the same time.
Green Line Express will depart from Karachi to Margala Railway Station (Up) at 9:00pm while from Margala Railway Station to Karachi (Down) at 3:00pm.
According to sources, schedule of Tezgam Express, Pak Business Class, Jaffar Express, Awam Express, Millat Express and other Up and Down trains has also been issued.
Passengers will need to follow the following SOPs to travel by train:
Passengers are requested to maintain a reasonable distance from each other. Travel with minimal people in an emergency. Train booking will be through online ticketing only. Booking offices will be closed. Booking will be closed after 60% occupancy. Sanitizer walk-through gates will be installed at various stations. Passengers will be allowed to enter the station one hour before the departure of the train. The families of the passengers will not be allowed to enter the station to say goodby/welcome to them. Area up to 200 meters will be closed for non-essentials. Medical officers and staff have been deployed at the train stop stations to ensure social distance. The temperature of all passengers will be checked during the journey. Keep masks, sanitizers, gloves and soap with you.