KARACHI   -  Pakistan Railways (PR) has restored the Karachi-Lahore destined 31Up Jinnah Express from Cantonment Station Karachi on Saturday. 

Divisional Superintendent (DS) PR Karachi Muhammad Hanif Gul saw off the passengers to their destination. Jinnah Express was suspended along with the suspension of entire train operation with effect from March 25 last year owing to expanding COVID-19 pandemic.  

The restored train comprises 16 coaches with a cumulative passengers carrying capacity of 848: 7 economy, 5 AC Business, 2 brakes, 1 Dinning Car and a power van. 

Gul said that Jinnah Express was amongst the premium trains of Pakistan Railways as it covered the stipulated distance in the shortest possible time having least stoppages.  

While replying to a query regarding resumption of Bolan and Khushal Khan Khattak Express, the DS said the COVID-19 caused suspension of entire train operation but their resumption had been started and very soon those train would be resumed also.