Pakistan Railways has announced the restoration of two train services suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, ARY News reported on Wednesday.
Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi said the Babu Passenger Train and Sandal Express will resume operations within the next two weeks.
According to the minister, the Lahore–Lala Musa Babu Passenger Train will restart on August 20, while the Sandal Express, which operates between Multan and Sargodha via Jhang, will resume service on August 21.
Abbasi said the trains had been suspended due to the pandemic and that their restoration aims to improve passenger convenience and strengthen Pakistan Railways’ operations.
He added that more previously suspended train services would be restored later this year as part of efforts to expand the rail network and enhance passenger facilities.