LAHORE: Train operations in the country are being operated despite sit-ins, protests and security situation, says the Pakistan Railways spokesman.

In a statement issued here on Friday, the spokesman said that Additional General Manager Traffic was monitoring operational situation of the trains.

Shalimar Express train left from Faisalabad for Karachi instead of Lahore, Fareed Express left for Karachi from Lahore and Akbar Express left from Quetta for Lahore.

Bolan Mail from Quetta for Karachi, Shalimar Express from Karachi for Lahore and Millat Express from Malakwal left for concerned destinations on time.

Allama Iqbal Express train (Sialkot-Karachi) left for Karachi from Lahore on time.

Karakuram Express left form Faisalabad for Karachi on time.

The spokesman said that Zikriya Express, Bolan Mail, Fareed Express, Shah Hussain express, Greenline Express and Khyber Mail left from Karachi according to schedule.

As soon as the situation improved, the trains would be operated as per the given routs and schedule, the PR spokesman concluded.