Allama Iqbal Express

Allama Iqbal Express
Overview
Service type Mail / Express
Current operator(s) Pakistan Railways
Website www.pakrail.com/
Route
Start Karachi Cantt
Stops 29
End Sialkot Jn
Distance travelled 1,362 kilometres (846 mi)
Service frequency Daily
Train number(s) 9UP (Karachi -> Sialkot), 10DN (Sialkot -> Karachi)
On-board services
Class(es) Economy
Seating arrangements Available
Sleeping arrangements Available
Catering facilities Unavailable
Baggage facilities Available
Technical
Track gauge Broad Gauge
Route map
Allama Iqbal Express route map

The Allam Iqbal Express (Urdu: علامہ اقبال ایکسپریس ‎) is a daily express train between Karachi and Sialkot, the two industrial cities and business hubs in Pakistan.

History

It is one of the oldest express train of Pakistan. The train was introduced long back in around 1940 as express train from Karachi to Sialkot via Faisalabad. It was called Shaheen Express before being renamed in 1985. It was redirected in 1998 via Lahore-Wazirabad line and later on in 2004, it was redirected via Lahore-Narowal Line. [1]

Origin of name

The train is named after Dr Muhammad Iqbal the famous poet, who was born in Sialkot.

Train code

9UP Karachi -> Sialkot

10DN Sialkot -> Karachi

Train composition

The train consists of 16 Economy, 1 Power van and 1 Luggage van coaches.

Loco link

The train runs completely on Diesel Traction.

Train route

Karachi to Sialkot via Hyderabad, Rohri, Khanewal, Sahiwal, Lahore and Narowal. It covers the 1,369 kilometres (851 mi) distance in 25 hours and 15 minutes.

Train stops

References

  1. ↑ IRFCA, Pakistan Railway Train Names:, Retrieved on 23 March 2013
  2. ↑ Pakistan Railways official website, Allama Iqbal Express Timings, Retrieved on 23 March 2013

See also

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