Train operation suspended on the Sihala-Mankiiala section after floods
Train operation on the Sihala-Mankiiala section has been temporarily suspended after floodwater entered the railway track between Mankiiala and Sihala stations.
The flooding has blocked the railway line, making it unsafe for trains to continue operating through the affected section.
Railway authorities have stopped train movement on the entire section until the situation improves and the track becomes safe for operations.
The disruption has affected several passenger trains currently present at different locations along the route.
Several trains remain stopped
Pakistan Express, operating as 46 Pakistan Express, is currently standing at Sihala Railway Station.
105 Express has been stopped in the blocked section. Another train, 102 Express, is also standing at a railway station as operations remain suspended.
Khyber Mail is currently stopped at Mankiiala Railway Station.
The stoppage of these trains has affected normal passenger movement and may cause delays for people travelling through the route.
Passengers using the affected services are likely to face uncertainty until railway officials clear the track and announce the resumption of operations.
Floodwater blocks railway track
The main reason for the disruption is the presence of floodwater between Mankiiala and Sihala railway stations.
The water has blocked the railway track, preventing trains from safely passing through the section.
Railway operations in areas affected by flooding can face serious risks because water may weaken railway tracks and damage supporting infrastructure.
For this reason, train movement has been temporarily halted across the affected section.
Authorities are expected to assess the condition of the track before allowing services to resume.
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Railway services remain temporarily suspended
At present, train operation across the Sihala-Mankiiala section remains suspended.
The suspension will continue until the floodwater situation is brought under control and railway officials determine that the track is safe.
The disruption could also affect the schedules of trains operating on nearby routes, depending on how long the blockage remains.
Passengers travelling on the affected trains may need to wait for further updates from railway authorities.
Officials are likely to provide information about the reopening of the section once the water level falls and the track is inspected.
What passengers should know
Passengers travelling through Sihala and Mankiiala should remain alert for updates about train timings and possible delays.
Those waiting for Pakistan Express, 105 Express, 102 Express or Khyber Mail should check with railway officials before making further travel plans.
The current suspension is temporary and is directly linked to the floodwater blocking the railway track.
