Pakistan Railways has suspended the Jaffar Express train service between Quetta and Peshawar after a blast on the railway track in the Dasht area of Mastung, Balochistan. Officials confirmed that the Jaffar Express cancellation will remain in place for the next three days while repair work continues. Full refunds are being issued to passengers affected by the Jaffar Express suspension.
The blast derailed six bogies of the Jaffar Express and injured at least 12 passengers, including women and children. Around 270 passengers were on board when the Jaffar Express accident occurred. The rescue work started right away to evacuate people and to stabilize the situation. Frontier Corps and security forces cordoned off the area to assist in track clearance.
According to railway officials, all Jaffar Express tickets for Quetta to Peshawar have been fully refunded. Passengers can claim complete refunds from Pakistan Railways counters or online booking platforms. The Jaffar Express schedule will remain suspended until the damaged track between Spizend and Sariab is fully restored.
The government has initiated an investigation into the Jaffar Express explosion to know how the explosive was fitted on the track. Cranes and heavy machinery have been sent to clear derailed bogies and fix the Quetta to Peshawar line. Jaffar Express most recent news shows that operations will only resume once safety checks and tracks are cleared.
The latest news of the Jaffar Express is recommended to be monitored by passengers intending to travel on the Quetta to Peshawar route. Jaffar Express Pakistan schedule will be updated once the current repair and safety inspection are done.
