Mohenjo Daro Express Restored After 6 Months

Pakistan Railways has restored the Mohenjo Daro Express after an almost six-month halt, bringing back a train many passengers in Sindh depend on for low-cost travel. The service resumed on Sunday from Rohri station and reached Larkana in the afternoon.

For daily commuters, the return matters because the train is seen as one of the more affordable ways to move between towns in upper and central Sindh. Its shutdown had left many regular riders looking for bus or private transport instead, which is often harder on the pocket.

Six coaches, several hundred passengers

The restored train ran with six bogies and carried several hundred passengers on its first trip back. It arrived at Larkana station to a warm welcome, with a large crowd gathering to greet passengers and railway staff, according to source reports.

People celebrated the return by showering rose petals on the driver, crew, and passengers. Traditional Sindhi music was also played at the station, showing how much the service means to local residents. Station Master Ayaz Abbasi and other railway staff were present during the celebration.

Service was halted over revenue concerns

The train had been suspended because it was not generating enough revenue, according to the reports. No exact loss amount was published, so that figure remains unconfirmed.

Its closure sparked protests and rallies in different parts of the province. Regular passengers and local residents pushed for the service to come back, saying the train had become an important travel lifeline for people moving between Rohri, Larkana, Kotri, and nearby areas.

Campaign leaders thanked the federal government and the railways minister for supporting the restoration. They also said many people had been badly affected during the shutdown because the train had been their main budget travel option.

Riders told to use it regularly

The biggest concern now is whether the restored service can stay alive on its own. Campaign leaders urged passengers to keep using the Mohenjo Daro Express regularly so it can earn enough revenue to keep running. That is a request, not a guarantee, and no official promise has been made about how long the service will continue without trouble.

For readers planning a trip, the safest step is to check the latest departure time, fare, and seat availability directly with Pakistan Railways before leaving home. The source reports did not publish a fresh timetable or full station-by-station schedule.

Calls for better tracks

Campaign leaders also asked for upgrades to the Larkana-Karachi rail track. They said better tracks could allow other trains, including the Bolan Mail and Khushhal Khan Khattak Express, to run on the route in future. That remains a proposal, not an announced project.

For now, the return of the Mohenjo Daro Express is a welcome relief for Sindh commuters who need a cheaper rail option. Its long-term future, though, will likely depend on steady ridership and whether Pakistan Railways can keep the service financially workable.

For more railway updates, see also Pakistan Railways Upgrades Hazara Express and Eyes Exports and Shehbaz Sharif Launches Revamped Shalimar Express in Karachi.

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