Bahauddin Zakaria train now operating on public-private partnership

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi

(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The Multan-bound Bahauddin Zakaria express train has started its operation under public-private partnership. 

The train was officially handed over to the SSR Group Commercial at a ceremony held at the Cantonment Railway Station in Karachi. 

The Divisional Superintendent Railway, Karachi Division, Kashif Yusfani, was the chief guest on the occasion. 

The train will have 27 stops between Karachi and Multan and will cover the distance of 928 kilometers in 18 hours. 

The DS Railway cut the ribbon signaling the start of train operation under public-private partnership. 

The Divisional Commercial Officer, Ishaq Baloch, Divisional Transportation Officer, Sajjad Wagho, and Divisional Mechanical Officer Habibullah Maher were also present on the occasion.