Islamabad, Apr 6, 2025: Pakistan Railways has revealed plans to restart the Khushhal Khan Khattak Express by the end of this month.
Railway officials shared that the service, once a profitable route on the Main Line-II, had been halted in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This decision follows the earlier reinstatement of the Shah Hussain Express, which operates between Karachi Cantt and Lahore, making stops in cities like Hyderabad, Rohri, Bahawalpur, Lodhran, Khanewal, and Faisalabad.
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Railways is also working on launching a new high-speed express train between Lahore and Karachi, modeled after the current Green Line Express, which connects Islamabad and Karachi through Lahore.
A representative from the Ministry of Railways mentioned that the new service will feature enhanced passenger facilities and a much-improved travel experience.
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Additionally, the official noted that Railways is implementing advanced technology to locally manufacture coaches, reducing dependence on foreign imports.