{"id":542270,"date":"2026-04-17T10:44:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=542270"},"modified":"2026-04-17T10:44:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:44:16","slug":"train-services-restoration-begins-in-five-kp-districts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/train-services-restoration-begins-in-five-kp-districts\/","title":{"rendered":"Train services restoration begins in five KP districts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the first phase, work will commence on a 62-kilometer railway section connecting Peshawar, Nowshera and Jahangira<br \/>\n PESHAWAR<br \/>\nPractical steps have officially begun to restore train services across five districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, raising hopes for a new era of improved transportation in the province.<br \/>\nAccording to official sources on Thursday, following approval from the federal government, Pakistan Railways has initiated progress on the project and has formally informed the provincial government.<br \/>\nIn the first phase, work will commence on a 62-kilometer railway section connecting Peshawar, Nowshera and Jahangira, which is considered a key component of the project.<br \/>\nIn the second phase, a 65-kilometer stretch linking Nowshera, Mardan, and Dargai will be developed.<br \/>\nAdditionally, the project includes the restoration of a 27-kilometer railway line between Mardan and Charsadda, as well as an 18-kilometer section from Peshawar to Jamrud. A 60-kilometer Kohat\u2013Jand section will also be upgraded in a later phase.<br \/>\nSources further informed that the process of nominating technical teams for representation in the Pakistan Railways working group is currently underway.<br \/>\nThe restoration of train services is expected to provide passengers with affordable, safe and fast travel options. It is also likely to boost commercial activities in the province and significantly increase the revenue of Pakistan Railways.<br \/>\nOfficials added that legal requirements are being fulfilled prior to the restoration, while operations against encroachments in the relevant areas have already begun to ensure that there are no obstacles in the rehabilitation of railway tracks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the first phase, work will commence on a 62-kilometer railway section connecting Peshawar, Nowshera and Jahangira PESHAWAR Practical steps have officially begun to restore train services across five districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, raising hopes for a new era of improved transportation in the province. 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