Balochistan Train Services Suspended for One Day

File Photo: Train services in Balochistan suspended for one day due to essential maintenance work Train services in Balochistan have been suspended for one day due to essential maintenance work, railway officials said on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The suspension will affect the Jaffar Express operating between Quetta and Peshawar, as well as the Jinnah Peoples Train. According to railway officials, the Jaffar Express scheduled to depart from Quetta for Peshawar on Thursday will not operate. Meanwhile, the train travelling from Peshawar to Quetta will be stopped at Jacobabad instead of completing its journey to the provincial capital. Officials also confirmed that the Jinnah Peoples Train will remain out of service for the day. The temporary suspension has been attributed to necessary maintenance work, and no further details regarding the nature of the repairs were provided in the report. Passengers planning to travel on the affected routes have been advised to check with Pakistan Railways for updated schedules and further information before making their travel arrangements. The suspension is temporary and is intended to facilitate essential railway maintenance. Passengers should confirm the resumption of services directly with railway authorities, as updated operational information may be issued separately.