Pakistan Railways has restored the Mohenjo Daro Express nearly six months after suspending the service due to insufficient revenue.
The train resumed operations from Rohri station on Sunday with six coaches carrying several hundred passengers. It reached Larkana in the afternoon, where local residents gathered to welcome the passengers and railway staff.
The restoration followed a sustained campaign by regular passengers and residents, who held rallies across the province to demand the resumption of the service. Supporters celebrated the return of the train by showering rose petals on the driver, crew and passengers.
Railway staff, including Station Master Ayaz Abbasi, also participated in the celebrations, while traditional Sindhi music was played at the station.
Campaign leaders said the suspension had affected commuters who relied on the train for affordable travel between Rohri and Kotri. They thanked the federal government and the railway minister for supporting the restoration and urged passengers to use the service regularly to help maintain its financial viability.
They also called for the upgrading of the Larkana-Karachi railway tracks to facilitate the operation of other trains, including the Bolan Mail and Khushhal Khan Khattak Express, on the route.
