Sukkur Express train derails, four bogies affected

HYDERABAD: A train accident involving the 146 DN Sukkur Express train occurred early Monday morning near Hyderabad, resulting in the derailment of three bogies. The train was en route from Sukkur to Karachi, where it ran into an accident near Hyderabad.

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According to initial reports, the derailment happened while many passengers were asleep. Some fell from their berths due to the sudden jolt, with railway officials confirming minor injuries among a few travelers. No fatalities have been reported so far.

The incident forced the closure of the down track, halting train movement in the region. Authorities have suspended services temporarily, and delays are expected on the Sukkur-Karachi route until the track is cleared.

Railway officials have dispatched a team to the site, and restoration work began shortly after the accident. The process is expected to take approximately four hours, with efforts underway to re-rail the bogies and resume operations.

Further investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the derailment.

PT FC JOIN HANDS TO SECURE LAND, TRACKS

Last month, the Ministry of Interior took the Federal Constabulary (FC) on board to assist Pakistan Railways (PR) in safeguarding railway tracks, rolling stock, and reclaiming valuable commercial land from illegal occupants across major cities.

During a meeting held at the Pakistan Railways headquarters in August, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assured Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi of full support from the FC for joint operations aimed at retrieving railway land that has been illegally seized, particularly in urban centers.

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The federal force will be tasked with ensuring the security of railway infrastructure, including railway lines, stations, and trains. This move comes amidst continued challenges faced by the railways with regards to land theft and security threats, particularly in volatile regions like Balochistan.