Overview
- The inaugural freight service slated for December 31 was postponed after Pakistan Railways failed to secure the required security clearance.
- The delay was confirmed a day before the planned departure, according to railway officials including Karachi divisional superintendent Mehmood ur Rehman Lakho.
- Quetta Division officials report that logistical and operational preparations along their section have been completed.
- Pakistan Railways has not provided a new launch date, with officials indicating they hope the clearance issue will be resolved soon.
- The planned route runs from Islamabad via Sibi/Spezand Junction, Noshki and Dalbandin to Iran at Mirjaveh, crossing Balochistan where security conditions frequently disrupt rail traffic.