LAHORE: Pakistan Railways on Tuesday decided to restore the operation of three express trains from Karachi.

A meeting chaired by Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique decided to restore operation of Millat Express, Allama Iqbal and Sukkur Express from Karachi. The session expressed satisfaction over the occupancy rate, punctuality and cleanliness of trains. The meeting also reviewed Thar Coal transportation project and compiled the details of the scheme. It also discussed restoration of ML-I, II and III.

Earlier, Pakistan Railways had decided to restore passenger trains to Karachi from October 2, more than a month after being suspended on August 26 following flooding in Sindh that had disrupted the railway link with the province. “From October 05, Karakoram, Karachi Express, and Business Express will run between Karachi and Lahore,” the railways stated.

The spokesman said that the duration for Karachi-Lahore travel has been set at 22 hours and more coaches will be added to the trains. The travel duration will be reviewed after 30 days and will be reduced gradually. On September 24, railway officials said the repair work of the track, which got damaged in devastating floods in the region, will be completed by September 29.