Shalimar Express derails after collision with goods train in Naushahro Feroze; no injuries reported

The Lahore-bound Shalimar Express derailed after colliding with a goods train in Naushahro Feroze. No injuries were reported, and a relief train was dispatched to the site. News Desk March 15, 2026 SizeAAAAAAAA FontSans SerifSerifClassicModern LAHORE: The Lahore-bound Shalimar Express derailed on Sunday after colliding with a stationary goods train at Lakha Road Railway Station in Sindh’s Naushahro Feroze district, according to sources. Sources told Dawn that as the Shalimar Express approached Lakha Road Station, the interlocking system was set in a way that diverted the train onto a loop line where a goods train was already parked. The driver of the Shalimar Express, Haji Fayyaz, stated, “Our kanta (interlocking/signalling system) was set for the loop line, whereas we had to pass the station without stopping.” He further explained, “The brake also did not work properly, and the signal was also red,” adding that all passengers and crew members remained unharmed in the incident. The collision caused the locomotive and several coaches of the Shalimar Express to derail and capsize, according to sources. Ad powered by advergic.com Following the accident, traffic on the main railway line was disrupted. A relief train was dispatched to the site to assist with the situation and restore normal operations. No casualties were reported as a result of the collision, and all those aboard the Shalimar Express were declared safe.