ISLAMABAD: The Chaman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has urged Pakistan Railways to ensure restoration and uninterrupted operation of the Quetta-Chaman passenger train service, citing severe hardships faced by commuters and the business community due to disruptions on the road connecting the two cities.
In a letter to Minister for Railways, Hanif Abbasi and other senior officials of Railways President Chaman Chamber of Commerce and Industry Haji Alla Uddin Achakzai said the vehicular route between Quetta and Chaman had been severely disrupted for a considerable period owing to the prevailing law and order situation and prolonged road construction work.
He said the situation had created serious difficulties for commuters, daily wage earners and local businesses dependent on safe and predictable transportation along the corridor.
The Chamber pointed out that the Quetta-Chaman railway line had historically served as an indispensable lifeline for the region, providing affordable, safe and reliable transportation since the British era. It maintained that railway connectivity was particularly important under the prevailing circumstances, when road transportation had become increasingly difficult and unreliable.
The Chamber strongly urged Pakistan Railways to ensure uninterrupted and improved operation of the Quetta-Chaman train service to provide relief to the affected population and facilitate economic activities in the border region. The Chamber’s president also sought a formal meeting with the railway authorities at the earliest convenience to discuss the matter in detail and explore collaborative solutions for restoring and maintaining the service.
Former President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Daroo Khan has also requested Minister for Railways, Governor and Chief Minister Balochistan to restore operations of Quetta-Chaman passenger train to facilitate the people.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026