By replacing 47,000 track slippers that were weak in just four months, Pakistan Railways (PR) was able to cut the time it takes for trains to travel between Lahore and Rawalpindi by 30 minutes. By replacing 47,000 track slippers that were weak in just four months, Pakistan Railways (PR) was able to cut the time … Read more
In an effort to boost the department’s earnings, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Railways asked the pertinent authorities to investigate the practicality of exporting petroleum, gypsum, and other commodities via freight trains. In an effort to boost the department’s earnings, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Railways asked the pertinent authorities to investigate the … Read more
According to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a comprehensive plan has been developed to modernize Pakistan’s railways, and as part of that plan, seven railway stations will have solar panels installed that meet international standards in order to reduce electricity use. According to the announcement, it has been determined that 45 offices and railway stations in … Read more
Pakistan Railways has released a tender that enables domestic and international businesses to use a variety of passenger trains and rail platforms in order to maximize revenue for the department. According to department sources, “all preparations regarding the branding of trains and platforms, railway station, specific crossings, and trains have been finalized.” It was also … Read more
The Pakistan Railways will resume service on the Bahauddin Zakaria Express between Multan and Karachi on June 1, 2023. At the same time, the Bahauddin Zakaria Express will depart from Multan and Karachi. The passenger train has been fixed after nine months. Following the destruction of the railway track caused by the floods the previous … Read more
Pakistan Railways (PR) has informed the public about the modifications to the train schedules that will be implemented for the summer season on April 15th. In preparation for the arrival of summer, Pakistan Railways (PR) altered the schedules of six express trains. The Hazara Express will now leave the Karachi City station at 7:35 in … Read more
Further information and fresh photographs of the ambitious plans for the historic train station in Leicester have now been made available for public viewing. The multi-million dollar project intends to revitalise and preserve the iconic station building, enhance passenger amenities, and establish a more welcoming and appealing entrance into the city. The government’s Levelling Up … Read more
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Greece on Wednesday in response to the country’s worst train accident on record, while workers began a nationwide day-long walkout. The event on February 28 claimed 57 lives and infuriated the public over the state of the rail system. Workers on strike contend that years of neglect, inadequate … Read more
With the goal of bringing the department to self-sufficiency, Pakistan Railways planned to upgrade three trains to give passengers the utmost amenities. An official in the ministry informed APP that the “Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique has previously issued directives to officials involved to make required arrangements in this respect to rehabilitate Karachi-bound trains … Read more
On Thursday morning at Kotri railway station, the Karachi-bound Allama Iqbal Express narrowly avoided a disaster when a power fluctuation in the station’s panel abruptly altered the direction of the rails while the train was negotiating a turn. Shakeel Memon, the chief controller of the railway, told Dawn that it took an hour and 35 … Read more