A Quetta-bound Chaman passenger train came to a halt at Qila Abdullah after its engine broke down, leaving hundreds of passengers, including women and children, stranded for over two hours on Monday. According to media reports, the malfunction caused severe inconvenience to the travellers, especially families with children, who were seen waiting helplessly under the open sky with no immediate assistance in sight. 

Despite repeated inquiries, railway officials failed to provide satisfactory responses to anxious  passengers regarding any rescue or repair efforts. Frustrated passengers have urged railway authorities to immediately dispatch a relief engine from Quetta and ensure their safe arrival at the destination.The delay, coupled with poor communication, has sparked criticism of the railway administration’s handling of the emergency.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)