Islamabad: In a key development impacting domestic travel, Pakistan Railways has decided to suspend the operation of the Jaffer Express, a major train service connecting to Peshawar, for a period of four days. This decision has been taken specifically due to security concerns.
Railways authorities have officially confirmed that the Jaffer Express will remain suspended from November 9 through November 12. The measure is being implemented as a necessary precaution to safeguard the lives of passengers and ensure safety across the route. Officials carefully reviewed the prevailing security landscape before making this difficult choice to mitigate the risk of any untoward incidents.
Authorities clarified that the suspension is not immediately effective. Passengers are advised that the Jaffer Express will depart for Peshawar on its scheduled time tomorrow, November 8, for its final run before the four-day service halt.
This sudden suspension necessitates that individuals planning to travel during this period make alternative arrangements. Railway sources assure the public that the train schedule will be reinstated as soon as the security situation is deemed normal, in coordination with relevant security agencies.
