Pakistan Railways to restore five more trains after decrease in COVID-19 cases

The Pakistan Railways, after the decrease in Coronavirus cases, has decided to restore five more train operations from August 17 (Monday) under-designed standard operating procedures (SOPs).

According to a notification issued by the PR, Hazara, Farid, Rehman Baba, Mohen jo Daro and Badar Express will resume their operations from August 17.

Earlier, operations of Sir Syed Express, Rehman Baba Express, Hazara Express, Karachi Express and Shalimar Express were resumed by the Pakistan Railways.

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Earlier in July, Pakistan Railways had announced that routine train operation could be resumed in the country by the end of December 2020 while linking it with the improvement in the COVID-19 situation.

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed had said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced to restore train operations in the country from May 20.

The minister had assured that the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) would be fully practised in the train operations.

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