The continuing solar-powered high-speed rail project in California has been awarded a grant of around $202 million by the US Department of Transportation. The allocated funds will be utilized for the development of six grade separations inside the municipal boundaries of Shafter, located in Kern County. In order to enhance safety and optimize the efficiency … Read more
In an exciting development, Iraq is gearing up to complete its first-ever railway with its neighbor Iran within the next 18 months. The railway, spanning approximately 30 kilometers, will stretch from the southern Iraqi city of Basra to the Iranian border town of Shalamcheh. This ambitious project is set to foster closer ties between the … Read more
The Caretaker Minister for Railways, Shahid Ashraf Tarar, has set forth an ambitious agenda aimed at revitalizing Pakistan’s railway system. In a recent meeting, he outlined a series of directives that focus on reducing fuel costs, increasing operational efficiency, and embracing sustainability. Tarar’s vision not only seeks to modernize the railway network but also aims … Read more
In a remarkable effort to revitalize its aging railway infrastructure, Pakistan Railways is investing a whopping Rs. 1862.84 million in the rehabilitation of a 518-kilometer stretch between Kotri and Khanpur as part of the Immediate Track Safety Works (ITSW-I) project. This monumental undertaking underscores the commitment of Pakistan Railways’ management to enhancing the nation’s transportation … Read more
The Pakistan Railways (PR) has extended the journey time for all passenger trains traveling to or from Karachi due to the deteriorating state of the main line 1 (ML-1) railway lines between Karachi and Sukkur divisions. The operating time of all trains experienced an increase of one hour and five minutes due to the implementation … Read more
The Prime Minister of Iraq has officially commenced the commencement of building activities for the inaugural railway line that will establish a vital connection between Iraq and its neighboring country, Iran. This railway line holds significant importance as it not only serves as a means of transportation but also strengthens the political and economic ties … Read more
According to the executive of the railway operator, the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR) project serves as a noteworthy illustration of bilateral collaboration between Indonesia and China. In an interview with Xinhua, Dwiyana Slamet Riyadi, the President Director of PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China (KCIC), a consortium formed by state-owned companies from Indonesia and China responsible for … Read more
Mehrdad Bazrpash stressed the attractive prospect that Iran will be linked to West Asia and the Mediterranean upon the completion of the Shalamcheh-Basra Railway project. Iran had previously made the decision to independently fund the completion of the Shalamcheh-Basra Railway construction. However, due to the significant importance and strategic nature of this project for Iraq, … Read more
Karachi: In light of the recent increase in gasoline prices, the Pakistan Railways implemented a fare adjustment for both passenger and freight trains on Wednesday. As per the official declaration, the railway authorities have recently declared a 5 per cent surge in ticket prices for several categories of trains, including shuttle, passenger, express, and inter-city … Read more
Pakistan Railways (PR) plans to switch all of its field formations—including stations, offices, workshops, and factories—to solar power in an effort to lower rising costs and minimize losses. The department intends to switch 99 formations, including significant train stations, nine divisional headquarters, and numerous other significant offices, to solar power during the first phase of … Read more
