According to railway sources, the derailment occurred when several train bogies went off the track, blocking both up and down main lines. As a result, multiple trains were forced to be halted at various stations.
The incident has caused severe hardships for passengers, including women, children, and elders who are facing delays in the harsh winter weather.
Meanwhile, other trains also faced delays: Khyber Mail was delayed by four hours at Kotri Railway Station, Green Line was delayed by three hours at Hyderabad Station, and Sir Syed Express was delayed by four hours at Detha Railway Station.
Train derails at Karachi’s Drigh Road railway station
Farid Express has been delayed by five hours at Allah Dino Sand Station, Multan-bound Millat Express is delayed by eight hours at Palari Halt Station, and Shalimar Express is delayed by five hours at Shahdadpur Station
Pakistan Railways officials are investigating the cause of the derailment.
It may be noted here that this is the second derailment incident in two weeks as the Rahman Baba Express heading to Peshawar was derailed at the Drig Road station in Karachi on December 16.
The derailment occurred due to the breaking of the coupling (Kepler) between the bogies, resulting in three bogies of the Rahman Baba Express leaving the track. This blocked the main line for domestic travel.
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