QUETTA, November 15, 2024: Train services in Quetta have been restored following a four-day suspension after a deadly blast rocked the city’s railway station on November 9.
Pakistan Railways had announced the halt of all train operations from November 11 to November 14 as a precautionary measure after the devastating explosion.
The blast, which occurred at 8:25 am on Saturday, left at least 26 people dead and more than 40 others injured, including women and children.
The explosion took place just as the Jaffar Express was preparing to depart, with a large crowd of passengers present on the platform.
Two trains, the Jaffar Express heading to Peshawar and the Chaman Passenger bound for Chaman, were both scheduled to leave at the time of the attack.
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Pakistan Railways’ CEO, Aamir Baloch, confirmed the resumption of services on Thursday, saying that train operations had been cleared to resume following a security assessment.
“Jaffar Express left for its destination this morning, and the Bolan Mail will also depart as scheduled,” Baloch announced.
Local authorities have been working to secure the area following the bombing. Commissioner Quetta, Hamza Shafqaat, provided further details about the incident, confirming the high number of casualties and injuries.
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The attack has raised serious concerns about the safety of public transportation in the region. In the aftermath, Pakistan Railways has pledged to strengthen security measures at railway stations across the country.
While the situation remains under investigation, the resumption of train services offers a sense of normalcy for the people of Quetta, who have been dealing with the aftermath of the tragic event.