ISLAMABAD: Some bogies of Jaffar Express derailed near Gujranwala on Tuesday.
The train was on its way to Quetta from Peshawar. According to initial reports, the passengers remained safe in the accident.
Meanwhile, Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique has expressed grief over the incident.
He directed the authorities to speed up the relief activities. He said that the passengers should be provided with immediate relief and the track be cleared at the earliest.
He said that if the need arises, an alternative train should be arranged for the passengers. Railways officials, including Railways CEO Javed Anwar, were present at the control room and monitoring the situation.
Pakistan Railways spokesperson said that a comprehensive investigation will be carried into the train accident to determine its exact cause.
