Cyclone Biparjoy, which is expected to make landfall in Gujarat on Thursday, has caused the cancellation of 67 trains overall, according to CPRO Western Railway on Monday. Western Railway has made the precautionary decision to fully halt 67 train operations in its cyclone-prone locations in light of the ‘Biparjoy’ cyclone in Gujarat. Additionally, Western Railway … Read more
During anti-encroachment efforts, Pakistan Railways has successfully reclaimed 994 acres of its property, which is estimated to be worth millions of rupees. Approximately 487 acres were recovered in Punjab, 142 acres in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 337 acres in Sindh, and only 28 acres in Balochistan, according to a Ministry of Railways official who spoke with APP. … Read more
In a momentous step, the government has allotted a staggering sum of Rs. 4,150 million for new projects of the Railway Division under the Public Sector step Programme (PSDP) for the fiscal year 2023–24. The funding has been split amongst a number of essential initiatives, according to the official PSDP document. A notable allocation of … Read more
On Sunday morning, the engine driving the Green Line Express derailed close to Ghotki, narrowly escaping a catastrophic collision. The tragedy happened when the Green Line Express train’s engine suddenly veered off the track while it was ascending from Karachi towards Rawalpindi. Fortunately, despite the engine derailing, Fareed Express, which had stopped on the loop … Read more
On Friday, the new fiscal budget will be made public along with suggestions for numerous construction projects. The National Economic Council (NEC) has received a report from the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives regarding funding for various road projects in the upcoming fiscal year (FY 2023–24), according to an official document made available … Read more
During the past three years (2020–2022), Pakistan Railways produced revenue totaling Rs. 5,269,315 by using its 23 saloons and inspection coaches for business. According to a representative of the Ministry of Railways, “Pakistan Railways currently only has 23 saloons and inspection coaches with different dignitaries of the country who are entitled to use these saloons … Read more
In order to collect billions of rupees in unpaid land and service fees from federal and provincial agencies, the Ministry of Railways has stepped up its efforts. According to the official, many departments owe Rs. 8.75 billion for using their land and resources. According to him, Pakistan Railways (PR) is owed around Rs. 709 million, … Read more
The Karachi offices of Pakistan Railways have made the decision to speed up an anti-encroachment operation targeted at reclaiming their properties around the city. The project seeks to clear the entire KRC line and make other railway properties more useful for generating income. Sources claim that the choice was made at a meeting of the … Read more
An application to extend the operation of the railway from Margallah Railway Station to Khayaban-e-Johar Bus Station at 9th Avenue is now being evaluated by the municipal organisation in Islamabad. The plan emphasises the benefits of using the railway as a green form of transportation, highlighting its affordability, ability to carry more passengers, shorter journey … Read more
The “Bahauddin Zakaria Express” train, which connects Multan and Karachi, was scheduled to resume service on June 1 thanks to Pakistan Railways, who desired to simplify travel for patrons and increase opportunities for nearby small business owners. A department official told APP that “the railway track was seriously damaged in the flash floods generated by … Read more