A coach of the Shalimar Express, traveling from Lahore to Karachi, derailed near Khanewal Railway Station on Sunday, disrupting rail traffic for nearly six hours before railway authorities restored the track and resumed the train's journey. No casualties were reported, as the train was moving slowly when the incident occurred.
Details of the Incident
The derailment took place behind the Railway Hospital near Khanewal station. Railway officials, including the divisional transport officer, rushed to the scene immediately after the accident, while a relief train was dispatched from Samasatta to carry out recovery operations.
Impact and Response
The disruption caused delays for several trains on the route, but no injuries were reported. Railway authorities worked swiftly to clear the track and ensure the safe resumption of services. The cause of the derailment is under investigation.
