2 weeks Ago By Our Staff Reporter
LAHORE - The Pakistan Railways has announced the launch of a new shuttle train service between DG Khan and Multan in a move aimed at improving travel convenience for passengers. The service, named 227Dn/228Up, will commence operations from April 16. According to the railway officials on Saturday, train 227Dn will depart from Multan at 5:30 AM daily and, after passing through Sher Shah, Muzaffargarh, and Kot Addu, will reach Dera Ghazi Khan by 9:30 AM.
In return, train 228Up will leave Dera Ghazi Khan at 11:00 AM and arrive at Multan Cantt Railway Station by 2:50 PM, following the same route. The shuttle train will consist of four economy class coaches and one brake van, ensuring economical and accessible travel for daily commuters and the general public.In another development, the Pakistan Railways has also decided to revise the schedule of the 3Up Bolan Mail, which operates between Karachi City and Quetta.
Effective from April 27, the train will now depart from Karachi City at 4:00 PM and will pass through Kotri, Sehwan Sharif, Dadu, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, and Sibi before arriving at Quetta Railway Station at 4:00 PM the following day. FMD outbreak spreading in SW due to lack of vaccination PR to resume Khushhal Khan Khattak Express from 24th In a move to enhance public convenience, Pakistan Railways has announced the resumption of the Khushhal Khan Khattak Express (19up/20dn), connecting Karachi City and Peshawar Cantt via Kot Adu, Dadu, Habib Kot, and Jacobabad, starting April 24. According to a statement released by Pakistan Railways on Saturday, the Khushhal Khan Khattak Express (19up) will depart from Karachi City Railway Station at 8:00 PM, traveling through Kotri, Dadu, Habib Kot, Jacobabad, Kashmor Colony, Kot Adu, Kundian, and Attock City.
, before arriving at Peshawar Cantt Railway Station at 9:30 AM on the third day. The return journey, Khushhal Khan Khattak Express (20dn), will leave Peshawar Cantt Railway Station at 4:00 PM, following the same route, and reach Karachi City Railway Station at 5:50 AM on the third day. The train will comprise 8 economy coaches, 1 TL van, and 1 brake van.
The Pakistan Railways noted that the service will operate with a one-day interval from both ends, ensuring regular connectivity for passengers. Health Dept directs setting up of DDPRU in Lakki Tags: railways launch dg khan.
