ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has announced the revival of the Khushhal Khan Khattak Express later this month.
According to railway officials, the train — once a profitable service on Main Line-II — was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The development comes after the revival of the Shah Hussain Express between Karachi Cantt and Lahore in February this year. That train stops at Hyderabad, Rohri, Bahawalpur, Lodhran, Khanewal and Faisalabad.
Pakistan Railways is also pushing ahead with plans for a new high-speed express train between Lahore and Karachi, similar to the existing Green Line Express that connects Islamabad and Karachi to Lahore.
A railway ministry official said the upcoming service aims to offer modern passenger facilities and a significantly improved travel experience. The official added that Pakistan Railways is adopting new technology to manufacture coaches locally, reducing its dependence on imports.
