Awam Express
former passenger train in Pakistan
Awam Express (Urdu: عوام ایکسپریس) is a passenger train operated daily by Pakistan Railways between Karachi and Peshawar. The trip took approximately 33 hours and 30 minutes to cover a published distance of 1,732 kilometres (1,076 mi), traveling along the entire stretch of the Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line.
Route
Karachi Cantonment–Peshawar Cantonment via Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line
Station stops
Equipment
The train has Economy Class, AC Standard and AC Business accommodations.
Incidents
15 September 2016: Awam Express collided with a freight train near Multan, killing at least six people and injuring more than 150.
Cease of operation
Pakistan Railways suspended the operation of five trains during the 2022 flood. PR couldn't resume its operation after suspending during the 2022 flood. Finally, on 20 December 2023 awam express was restored.
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