*Pakistan Railways to Restore Babu Passenger, Sandal Express This Month*

*LAHORE, Aug. 5:* Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Wednesday announced the restoration of two Pakistan Railways passenger train services, saying the Babu Passenger and Sandal Express will resume operations later this month to improve travel facilities.

In a statement, the minister said the Babu Passenger Train, operating between Lahore and Lala Musa, will resume service on August 20, while the Sandal Express, running between Multan and Sargodha via Jhang, will restart operations on August 21.

Hanif Abbasi said both train services had remained suspended since the COVID-19 pandemic. He added that the decision to restore the services was made in response to long-standing public demand and in the best interest of Pakistan Railways.

The railways minister said the department plans to restore more suspended train services during the current year as part of its strategy to expand rail operations and provide better public transport across the country.

He added that passenger facilities would also be further upgraded in line with the vision of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to improve the quality and efficiency of Pakistan Railways.