Train delays create chaos

Train delays create chaos
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Summary Late arrival and departure of trains were witnessed on Friday as well.

The plight of the cash-strapped Pakistan Railways (PR), with its defective and outdated locomotives, could worsen as it struggles to avert a possible shutdown.A delay of 4-6 hours in the arrival and departure of several trains is immensely irking passengers who say the railway administration has failed to address the issue.On Friday, Peshawar to Karachi bound Awami Express was was almost 6 hours late at Multan station, Pakistan from Karachi to Rawalpindi delayed for 5 hours, Super Express from Malakwal to Karachi and Zakaria Express from Karachi to Multan were 4 hours late.Railway authorities said the issue prevails due to shortage of engines.