Longest Train Stoppages, More Fun

Sumaira FH Published May 04, 2025 | 05:00 PM

HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th May, 2025) Traveling by train in Pakistan is possible, with Pakistan Railways operating a network of trains across the country.

Commuters can purchase tickets online or at train stations, though online booking may require a Pakistani ID and credit card. Some agencies also offer online booking services.

In Pakistan, the main line train routes include the Karachi–Peshawar Line (ML-1), the Kotri–Attock Line (ML-2), and the Rohri–Chaman Line (ML-3).

These lines form the backbone of the Pakistan Railways network. The Karachi–Peshawar Line is a major north-south line, while the Rohri–Chaman Line is the Primary east-west route

A loop line in train transport is a railway branch line that departs from a main line, follows a different path, and then rejoins the main line further down the track, effectively creating a loop.

These lines can serve various purposes, including providing bypass routes, connecting different parts of a city, or enabling trains to change direction.

Apart from this about 17 express trains run from Karachi to different destinations including five trains travel from Karachi to Lahore only like Shalimar Express, Qaraqoaram Express, Karachi Express, Fareed Express and Shah Hussain Express which is now considered as Replica of Green Line express having almost same 7 stops till Lahore including Hyderabad, Rohri, Bahawalpur, Khanewal, Faisalabad and Lahore, however Green Line run from Karachi to Margala.

Besides these fastest express trains, there are two trains which have the longest stoppages, like Awam Express, having almost 64 stops from Karachi to Peshawar and Kyber mail express which have 44 stops from Karachi to Peshawar.

Most people prefer longest stoppage trains to have full of fun by window watching at stations, while others prefer fastest trains to save their precious time to reach their desired destinations.