The Shalimar Express, traveling from Lahore to Karachi, derailed near the Shahdara area in the Lahore district on Thursday, causing three of its coaches to veer off the track.
The accident occurred near Barkat Town and narrowly avoided a potential disaster, according to a local news report.
Instead of crashing into a densely populated area, the train got stuck in the middle of a bridge, preventing further damage.
As a result of the derailment, train services between Lahore and Faisalabad have been stopped, leading to disruptions for both passengers and freight transport.
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Emergency response teams were immediately dispatched to the scene to aid in the recovery process.
Railway personnel and law enforcement officials arrived promptly to assess the damage and manage the situation.
Ameer Ali Baloch, the CEO of Pakistan Railways, has called for a thorough investigation into the cause of the derailment.
Railway authorities revealed that the accident was caused by the failure of an old wooden track, which had reportedly been in use for nearly two centuries. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities.
The incident has sparked criticism of railway officials for neglecting maintenance of the outdated track system, which was a key factor in the derailment.
Efforts are currently underway to restore train operations as quickly as possible.
This is a developing story, and further updates will follow as more information becomes available.
