Near Lahore, the Shalimar Express derails once more.

Once again, the Shalimar Express derailed close to Lahore, raising grave concerns about the authorities’ competence. Thankfully, there were no passengers in the impacted coaches, thus there were no significant fatalities.

Sources claim that the train derailed for the second time while travelling close to Lahore’s Shahdara neighbourhood, casting doubt on the authorities’ performance.

Thankfully, there were no passengers in the impacted coaches, thus there were no significant fatalities.

Travellers questioned whether there was some sort of neglect or a basic problem with the railway system. They made the point that, despite Pakistan Railways’ efforts to modernise stations and trains, it is alarming that the same train keeps getting into accidents.

It is noteworthy that before, the track was momentarily disrupted when some coaches of the Shalimar Express, which was travelling from Karachi to Lahore, derailed while passing through Machike.