Passengers for several trains, including the Karachi-bound Shalimar Express, on Saturday protested over the 5 to 15 hour delay in departure. According to reports, minor scuffles broke out between the passengers and administration over the delay.
Pakistan Railway blamed shortage of engines and technical faults, having stopped 45 trains permanently. The railway is now considering stopping other trains due to lack of engines and other technical problems.
Sources from the railway said that a letter has been written to the Ministry of Railway, apprising them about the current situation, adding that the condition cannot be improved without the provision of more engines.
