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Jaffer Express Morning Service to Peshawar Canceled After Track Explosion in Mastung

Unfinished repairs at the Dasht blast site prompted Pakistan Railways to cancel the morning service.

Overview

  • Pakistan Railways called off the Peshawar-bound Jaffer Express this morning due to damage from a reported explosion on the track near Dasht in Mastung.
  • The blast on Tuesday evening caused a derailment, with reports differing on whether three or six bogies left the rails.
  • Railway officials said passengers booked on the canceled service will receive ticket refunds.
  • Five passengers sustained minor injuries in the derailment, according to the report.
  • Rehabilitation of the affected track is still in progress, and authorities have not issued a completion update.