Pind Dadan Khan Shuttle () is a passenger train operated daily by Pakistan Railways between Malakwal Junction and Pind Dadan Khan.The trip takes approximately 35 minutes to cover a published distance of , traveling along a stretch of the Malakwal-Khushab Branch Line. The train connects two districts i.e. Mandi Bahauddin District of Gujrat Division with Jhelum District of Rawalpindi division . The train restoration had been announced from 22 December 2023 but actually, it took place on 30 Decmber 2022. On this occasion, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Railways, Syed Mazhar Ali Shah, Divisional Superintendent, Pakistan Railways Rawalpindi, Inamullah Khan, and Divisional Officers were present.
Absence of parallel road link
The importance of rail link between Malakwal and Pind Dadan Khan is many folds because there is no parallel road link between the two cities. If one has to go to Pind Dadan Khan from Malakwal by road, one is compelled to go via Rasul which is very lengthy way. Locals give rail priority over road while travelling from Malakwal to Pind Dadan Khan, because this is the shortest route.
The train link of Malakwal with Pind Dadan Khan passes through Victoria Bridge, Haranpur over the Jhelum river. This bridge was built in 1887 by the British engineer William St. John Galwey. It is composed of iron trusses over many concrete piers.
The bridge has single railway track and a pedestrian road on one side of the track. Motorcyclists use this track which is highly risky. This bridge was re-built in 1939 because it had lost sustainability to rail traffic. It is one of the longest railway bridge in Pakistan spanning across length of 2.6 miles (4.225 km). It is a very beautiful example of the old railway bridges made of iron, constructed during the British Raj. It is an example of wonderful engineering, worth watching. Scenery is also very fantastic with the view of Salt Range. With lofty green trees all around, the atmosphere is very serene. It is an ideal picnic spot. It is located about 35 km from Lilla Interchange on M-2.
Closure due to coronavirus pandemic
The train remained closed for over two years during 2020-22 due to lockdowns imposed because of coronavirus pandemic in Pakistan.
Temporary shutdown in 2023
Out of total three trips of the train, the morning and evening trips were closed earlier in 2023 leaving the service for only one trip of 11am. Currently (as of 1 July 2023), two trips of the train are operating i.e. 3UP, 4UP (8.20am), 5UP and 6UP (3:30pm).
Route
Malakwal Junction–Pind Dadan Khan via Malakwal-Khushab Branch Line
Station stops
Equipment
Pind Dadan Khan Shuttle Train only offers economy class seating, Because it is a Shuttle train.