The railway track between Lahore and Rawalpindi at Kala Shah Kaku was restored for train operations on Saturday after overnight derailment in which dozens of passengers were injured, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to the spokesperson, a fitness report of the track was issued following inspection and train operations resumed in the afternoon.
All scheduled trains, including the Islamabad Express, departed as per routine.
All passengers who sustained injuries during the derailment incident on Friday night were provided medical aid and later discharged from the hospitals.
An inquiry committee, led by the Federal Government Inspector of Pakistan Railways, has been constituted to investigate the incident.
The findings of the inquiry will be submitted to the Ministry of Railways within seven days.
Railway Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi stated that strict action will be taken against those found responsible for the negligence, adding that they will be “sent straight to jail.”
🚨 Train Derailment in Pakistan – Aug 1
— GlobeUpdate (@Globupdate) August 2, 2025
The Islamabad Express derailed near Kala Shah Kaku, 50 km from Lahore, while en route to Rawalpindi
–3–5 coaches overturned
–27–30 injured (7 hospitalized)
–Passengers trapped inside were rescued#Islamabad #MARK #Pakistan #BBNaijaS10 pic.twitter.com/vtCZPoORTs
Reporter: Tayyab Saif