Key Takeaways
- Pakistan Railways suspended train services after a freight train derailed near Wahab Shah railway station.
- The accident blocked both up and down tracks, affecting several passenger trains across Sindh.
- Teams are working to clear the wagons and repair the damaged sections of the railway line.
Pakistan Railways has suspended train services in Karachi following a derailment incident involving 17 wagons of a coal hopper train near Wahab Shah railway station in Matiari district, Sindh. The accident occurred on July 20, 2026, and initially caused no casualties.
According to officials, the damaged section of the railway line could remain closed for up to 24 hours as restoration teams work to clear the derailed wagons and repair the tracks. The derailment happened when the train was traveling from Karachi to Yousafwala, blocking both the up and down tracks on the main railway route through Sindh.
The disruption affected several passenger trains across Sindh. The Karakoram Express was stopped at Hyderabad station, the Allama Iqbal Express at Kotri station, and the Pakistan Express at Landhi station. Additionally, the Tezgam Express was held at Drigh Road station, while the Millat Express and Fareed Express were stopped at Cantt station.
Other trains were also halted at Tando Adam, Hyderabad, Karachi, Rohri, and several other railway stations following the derailment. Railway teams are continuing efforts to clear the tracks and resume train operations as soon as possible.
Two relief trains, along with railway engineering and rescue teams, have reached the site. The teams are working diligently to remove the derailed wagons, repair the damaged sections of the railway line, and reopen both the up and down tracks.
The scale of the damage caused by the derailment is slowing restoration work, as several points on the tracks broke during the incident. Officials have stated that they are committed to restoring normal train services as quickly as possible, despite the challenges posed by the extensive damage.
