Pakistan Railways has restored train operations across Balochistan after a three-day suspension, with services resuming under the regular schedule on Saturday.
According to railway officials, operations in the province have returned to normal, and the Jaffar Express departed from Quetta for Peshawar at its scheduled time. The return service from Peshawar to Quetta also resumed on Saturday morning, restoring an important transport link for passengers travelling to and from the province.
Railway services had earlier been suspended due to what authorities described as “unavoidable circumstances.” The disruption affected several routes, including trains operating to and from Quetta. During the suspension, the departure of the Jaffar Express from Quetta was halted, while the return train from Peshawar was stopped and sent back from Jacobabad. The Bolan Mail and Chaman passenger trains were also temporarily taken off service.
The suspension followed a deadly blast near a railway track in Quetta’s Chaman Phatak area that claimed 14 lives.
Following the incident, security concerns intensified across the region, leading to disruptions in railway operations. However, Pakistan Railways has now fully restored services and resumed normal train schedules, aiming to ensure smooth travel and rebuild passenger confidence.
