Overview
- Pakistan Railways paused the Quetta–Peshawar service starting November 9 as a precaution following advice from security and intelligence agencies.
- Outlets differ on the duration, with railway officials quoted as planning a four-day halt through November 12 while another report cites a three-day pause to November 11.
- Intelligence reporting points to threats from TTP sleeper cells and BLA fighters, with concerns about joint sabotage and cross-border coordination.
- The route has faced repeated attacks this year, including a March hijacking that killed 25 people and subsequent bombings and derailments in August through October.
- Authorities say the suspension aims to protect passengers, staff and rail assets on a vital interprovincial link, and the November 8 scheduled departure operated as planned.