KARACHI: Train services from Quetta to other parts of country remain suspended for 21st consecutive day. Trains running from Quetta to major cities like Peshawar and Karachi have also been halted as construction on vital bridge continues.

According to Railway administration, 40 percent of restoration work on bridge, which was destroyed in terrorist attack in August, has been completed. Bridge is expected to be fully operational by October 15.

Officials added that repair work is progressing in two shifts on instructions of chief executive officer of Pakistan Railways.

Despite limited resources, Pakistan Railways is carrying out restoration process using its own funds. Officials emphasised that once bridge passes security clearance, rail connectivity for Balochistan will be restored immediately.

On August 26, terrorists launched coordinated attacks on civilians and government properties across several districts in Balochistan. Among damaged infrastructure was British-era Bridge situated between Kolpur and Dozan railway stations in Bolan.

Following explosion, train operations between Quetta and Sibi were suspended, disrupting key services such as Jaffar Express, Bolan Mail and Chaman Passenger train.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 19 2024

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