Shalimar Express, who traveled from Lahore to Karachi, derailed near the Shahdara area of Punjab’s Lahore -disctrict on Thursday, causing three of its coaches to get off the field.
The derailment, which took place near Barkat Town, narrowly avoided a major disaster, reported a local news channel.
The train, instead of overturning into a populated area, was stuck in the middle of a bridge and prevented further damage.
After the incident, train operations between Lahore and Faisalabad have been suspended, causing disruptions to passengers and freight movement.
Rescue teams were immediately sent to the site to help with recovery efforts. Railway staff and police arrived to assess the injury and manage the situation.
Managing Director of Railways, Ameer Ali Baloch, has ordered an investigation into the derailment.
According to the railway manager, the accident was triggered by a breach of an old wooden trace that had been in use for almost 200 years. Fortunately, no injuries or injuries have been reported so far.
The railway authorities have come under criticism for their negligence in maintaining the aging track infrastructure that played a crucial role in the accident.
There is effort to restore train services as soon as possible.
This is an evolving story and will be updated accordingly …
