ZCU Locomotive in Action | Shalimar Express Lahore to Bahawalpur Run

Hello Everyone! Today I bring you a brand new train journey vlog from Lahore Junction to Bahawalpur onboard 28DN Shalimar Express. Normally, Shalimar runs via Faisalabad on the branch line, but due to the 2025 floods, the Shorkot–Khanewal section was breached. As a result, all trains of that route, including Shalimar, are now diverted to Mainline-1 through the Lahore–Sahiwal–Khanewal section.

Our journey began with a delay of 3 hours 30 minutes, which I spent at Lahore Junction enjoying breakfast and relaxing in the newly built VIP lounge. Once we departed, the train picked up great speed, but soon after Kot Radha Kishan, 2DN Khyber Mail ahead of us caused multiple unscheduled stops for Shalimar. Finally, at Chichawatni, we overtook it and from there, it was a thrilling fast run powered by the mighty ZCU-30 locomotive, a true delight for ZCU lovers!

The ride through Khanewal and Multan was smooth, and the highlight was witnessing the Sutlej River flowing with abundant water, which usually remains dry. Soon after crossing Sutlej, we arrived at Bahawalpur, reducing the delay to just 2 hours 30 minutes.

All in all, it was a fast, furious, and dusty economy class ride, an unforgettable adventure! So sit back, relax, and enjoy this exciting vlog.

00:00:00 Vlog Introduction
00:01:35 Delayed Shalimar, Lahore & Homemade Breakfast
00:15:11 Waiting at VIP Lounge & Finally Boarding 28DN
00:24:12 Lahore to Pattoki & 2DN Causing Delay
00:41:14 Pattoki, Renala Remains & Reaching Sahiwal
00:56:51 Overtaking 2DN & Blasting Speed to Khanewal
01:09:21 Khanewal to Multan to Lodhran Jn
01:24:30 Sutlej River Flowing & Reaching Bahawalpur

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