Railways New Winter Timetable Suspended Over Service Disruptions
Following widespread delays and operational issues, Pakistan Railways has withdrawn its newly introduced winter timetable and reverted to the previous schedule (April–October 2025) until further notice.
The decision affects all major divisions—including Karachi, Sukkur, Multan, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar and Quetta—and comes after multiple complaints from passengers about hours-long train delays and irregular departures.
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Railway officials cited “engineering limitations, signalling malfunctions and operational bottlenecks” as the main causes of the disruption, according to Report
The original winter schedule had launched earlier this month with the stated aim of optimising operations during colder months, but was suspended when punctuality failed to improve. According to a senior railway official, the winter timetable was introduced to improve efficiency, but technical challenges made it unfeasible to continue.
Normal operations will follow the previous schedule until systems are stabilised. Analysts say the reversal highlights the urgent need for infrastructure modernisation if Pakistan Railways is to restore passenger trust and reliability.
Pakistan Railways will not implement any further timetable revisions until the engineering and signalling systems are fully reviewed and upgraded. The step inevitably delays any broader timetable overhaul planned for the winter season.
