Pakistan Railways
Railways launches major track upgradation, expansion drive in country
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP):Pakistan Railways has launched an extensive programme to upgrade aging rail infrastructure, expand the network and restore long-neglected sections, with the objective of improving safety, reducing travel time and strengthening national connectivity. “The department owns a total of 11,881 track kilometers and 7,791 route kilometers across the country, adding that nearly 67 […]
PR freight revenue hits Rs 17b in six months
ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP): Pakistan Railways has demonstrated outstanding performance in the freight sector during the first half of Financial Year 2025–26, generating a record revenue of over Rs. 17 billion in just six months. Despite several days of strike, the freight sector continued to perform strongly, earning more than Rs. 3 billion in revenue […]
Pakistan Railways partners with five waste management firms to improve station cleanliness
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):In a bid to enhance cleanliness and improve passenger facilities, Pakistan Railways (PR) has signed agreements with five waste management organizations to ensure better sanitation at major railway stations across the country. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the agreements have been signed with the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB), […]
ADB reaffirms support for Pakistan Railways’ ML-1 upgrade
The Director General of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Ms. Leah Gutierrez, along with her team, called on the Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, today. The meeting focused on detailed discussions regarding the upgradation of Pakistan Railways’ flagship project, Main Line-1 (ML-1). During the briefing, it was highlighted that ML-1 is the backbone […]