The Pakistan Railways has suspended services of the Jaffar Express between Quetta and Peshawar for four days beginning Sunday, citing heightened security concerns in Balochistan, months after the train came under a deadly insurgent attack that left 26 people dead.

Railway officials said the temporary four-day suspension from November 9 to 12 was a precautionary measure based on advice from security and intelligence agencies to ensure the safety of passengers, railway staff, civilians and critical rail assets.

Locals say the move would affect thousands of passengers who rely on the Jaffar Express as the most affordable mode of transportation between the two cities.

The Jaffar Express has been repeatedly targeted by insurgents and militants in recent months, with the attack in March being

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