Pakistan Railways have informed that the Jaffar Express train service that operates on the route Quetta to Peshawar, suspended on August 25, 2025 and August 26, 2025. Today’s scheduled return service Peshawar to Quetta is also cancelled.
Pakistan Railways officials said it was made because of heavy rainfall and weather related-hazards along the path. The operations will be shut down for two more days and can be resumed when the conditions improve, after August 26.
The Jaffar Express 2025 schedule connects Quetta with Peshawar, passing through all four provinces. It is one of the longest-running routes in Pakistan Railways operations. The train is frequently used for travel across Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.
Jaffar Express Hijack and Attacks in 2025
There have been numerous setbacks to the train this year:
- March 2025: Hijacking of Jaffar Express in Balochistan.
- June 2025: Train derailing near Jacobabad caused by a blast of the track.
- August 2025: IED attack to the outskirts of Spezand, in the Quetta region.
These events are an indication of security and weather related issues, which affect the Jaffer Express route of Pakistan Railways in 2025.
- Before traveling, passengers should look at the Pakistan railways schedule changes in 2025.
- Alternative trains may be considered until the Jaffar Express resumes.
- More announcements will be done by Pakistan Railways on ticket adjustments and new schedules.
