Pakistan Railways will restore train services on the Lahore-Faisalabad route from November 15, 2026, after completing major repair work on a railway bridge damaged by floods near Sheikhupura.
The route has remained suspended since severe flooding in August damaged railway infrastructure and disrupted train operations between Lahore, Sheikhupura and Faisalabad.
Flood-Damaged Bridge Almost Restored Pakistan Railways engineering teams have nearly completed restoration work on the Massan Kalar Bridge.
Officials said civil work has been completed, while teams are now inspecting the newly laid railway track and finishing some remaining work.
Pakistan Railways Chief Executive Officer Hafeezullah said the new embankment and track-laying work were almost complete.
He added that the federal railways minister would inaugurate the restored section on November 15, allowing regular train operations to resume.
Trial Train to Run Before Full Restoration Pakistan Railways plans to operate a trial train within the next few days.
The trial will allow railway officials to inspect the restored track and ensure it is safe before regular passenger and freight services resume.
According to officials, work on the bridge began in the third week of September after floodwater receded enough for engineering teams to access the damaged site. Rs.
455 Million Spent on Restoration Lahore Railways Divisional Superintendent Inamullah Khan said the restoration project cost around Rs. 455 million. The project included civil, mechanical and electrical work.
Engineers also constructed a stronger embankment and created water passages under nearby bridges to reduce the risk of similar damage during future floods.
Major Trains Use Lahore-Faisalabad Route The Lahore-Faisalabad railway section is considered an important revenue-generating route for Pakistan Railways.
Passenger trains operating on the route include the Shalimar Express, Badar Express, Ghauri Express and Karakoram Express. Freight trains also use the route depending on the availability of goods for transportation.
Officials Inspect Restoration Work Deputy Divisional Superintendent (Infrastructure) Qazi Jawad Ahmed conducted a motor trolley inspection of the Lahore-Sheikhupura railway track on Sunday.
Divisional Engineer Chaudhry Nasir Hanif and other railway officials also took part in the inspection. The team reviewed construction and rehabilitation work and assessed the remaining steps required before the route could reopen.
Floods Forced Pakistan Railways to Suspend Services Flooding in the Ravi and Chenab rivers, along with breaches in Nullah Deg and Bherr, caused extensive damage across the region.
Floodwater eroded soil underneath railway bridges and forced Pakistan Railways to suspend traffic on the Lahore-Faisalabad section via Shahdara and Sheikhupura.
The railway line was cut off at two bridges, including a major bridge near Qila Sattar Shah on the Lahore-Shahdara-Sheikhupura-Faisalabad route. As a result, Pakistan Railways cancelled trains originating from Lahore for Faisalabad.
It also suspended Lahore-Karachi and Khanewal-Lahore services operating through Faisalabad.
The restoration on November 15 is expected to bring those operations back to the important rail corridor and provide passengers with a more affordable travel option.
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