Chenab Express

Chenab Express
Overview
Service typeInter-city rail
First service1985
Current operatorPakistan Railways
Route
TerminiSargodha Junction
Lala Musa Junction
Stops16
Distance travelled158 kilometres (98 mi)
Average journey time3 hours, 50 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train numbers135UP (Sargodha→Lala Musa)
136DN (Lala Musa→Sargodha)
On-board services
ClassEconomy
Sleeping arrangementsAvailable
Catering facilitiesNot Available
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Track ownerPakistan Railways

Chenab Express (Urdu: چناب ایکسپریس) previous name Dhamaka express,is a passenger train operated daily by Pakistan Railways between the cities of Sargodha and Lala Musa in the Punjab province. The trip takes approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes to cover a published distance of 158 kilometres (98 mi), traveling along a stretch of the Shorkot–Lalamusa Branch Line. The train is named after the Chenab River During COVID pandemic Dhamaka express was suspended for 3 years.Ch Akhtar Ali Karnana got it restored on 14 April 2022 under name of Chenab express with new refurbished rack of 4 economy coaches and one brack luggage coach.Ch Akhtar Ali Karnana served great job with cooperation and kindness of DS Rawalpindi railway division.Opening ceremony of Chenab express was held at Akhtar Karnana railway station.

Route

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Equipment

Chenab Express only offers economy class seating.

References

  1. 1 2 "Chenab Express train restored". 13 April 2022.
  2. ↑ IRFCA: Pakistan Railway Train Names Author: Owais Mughal, Retrieved on 1 July 2013