Three bogies of Peshawar-bound Khushal Khan Khattak Express derailed near Bhal Road railway gate here.
The incident took place during change of track.
All the apssengers are safe while train traffic remains suspended on Multan-Kundian section of the railway.
The train as well as Rawalpindi-Multan Mehar Express are being stopped at different railway stations. Machinery has been called from Multan to restore the track and this may take as much as seven hours.