Allama Iqbal Express

The Allam Iqbal Express is a daily Express train presently plying between Sialkot and Karachi, the two industrial cities and business hubs.

History

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

Origin of Name

Named after Dr Muhammad Iqbal the famous poet.

Train Details

9UP Karachi -> Sialkot

10DN Sialkot -> Karachi

Train Composition

@ 6- Economy Class Coaches

@ 2- First Class Coaches

@ 1 -AC Sleeper Class

@ 1 -Sleeper Class

Loco Link

The train runs completely on Diesel Traction.

Train Stoppages

* Sialkot Jn
* Chawinda
* Pasrur
* Narowal
* Baddomali Jn
* Narang
* Shahdara Bagh
* Lahore Jn
* Kot Lakhpat
* Raiwind Jn
* Kot Radha Kishen
* Pattoki
* Okara
* Sahiwal
* Khanewal Jn]
* Jahania
* Bahawalpur
* Khanpur Jn
* Rahim Yar Khan
* Sadikabad
* Rohri Jn
* Nawabshah
* Hyderabad Jn
* Landhi Jn
* Drig Road
* Karachi Cantt

Travelling a distance of about 1000 Kilometres in 24 Hours approximately.

Other Links

* Sialkot Junction