Rehman Baba Express derails near Multan: 5 killed, 30 injured as all coaches leave the track

At least five passengers were killed and about 30 injured when the Rehman Baba Express derailed near Multan early on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, police and rescue officials told reporters. The train was running from Karachi to Peshawar, and every coach left the track near Sher Shah Bridge, close to the outer signal of Sher Shah railway station.

A passenger put the time of the accident at about 5:15am PKT. The cause has not been officially established, and Pakistan Railways had not issued a detailed statement by mid-morning.

What we know so far

• Dead: at least 5 passengers, according to police and Rescue officials quoted by Geo News, ARY News and The News. Some earlier reports put the toll at 3 or 4 before it was revised.
• Injured: about 30, shifted to Nishtar Hospital, Multan. ARY News reported that several are in critical condition.
• Coaches: Geo News and The News said all 14 coaches derailed; Pakistan Observer put the number at 15.
• Rescue: officials said 13 coaches had been cleared by the morning and work was continuing in the last one.
• Route: Karachi to Peshawar, through Rohri and Multan.

One passenger told reporters that workers had repaired nuts and bolts on coach number nine near Rohri before the accident. That claim has not been confirmed by Pakistan Railways or any official inquiry, and it should be read as one witness's account until an investigation reports.

The government's response

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took notice of the accident and directed the authorities to speed up rescue work and make sure the injured receive the best possible treatment without delay, Geo News reported.

We will add any inquiry ordered, the names of the dead released by officials and any change to train services as they are announced.

If you are travelling or looking for someone

• Families looking for passengers should contact Nishtar Hospital, Multan, where the injured were taken, and Rescue 1122 in Multan.
• Trains on the Karachi to Peshawar main line through Multan may run late while the track near Sher Shah is cleared and repaired. Check with Pakistan Railways at the station or on its official channels before you set out.
• If you switch to the road for a long trip, our fuel cost calculator works out what a drive will cost at today's petrol price.

A pattern of derailments

The accident is the latest in a run of serious railway incidents on the main line. In August 2023, the Hazara Express derailed near Nawabshah in Sindh, killing at least 30 people and injuring more than 100. Ageing track and coaches and the pace of maintenance have been questioned after each one.

This story is being updated as officials release more details.