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When we find out we will let you know, so far its He says she says same ol trick(lots and lots of speeches no action) just a new Magician.

lOSS WAS 100/MILLION AND NOW IS 80/MILLION HOW COME SINCE EVERY FREAKING TRAIN IS OVER BOOKED HOW IS A COMPLETE MONOPOLY LOSING MONEY?

oNLY REVENUS THEY ARE SHOWING IS PRIVATIZED PARTS OF RAILWAYS PAYING THERE DUES NOT RAILWAYS ITSELF MAKING A DIME.

20 million decrease in loss is still a better sign. Passenger trains don't earn much, it's the freight which earns. Bilour F*** ed those and Railway collapsed. More locomotives, more freight trains means more profit for railways. You are right that at the moment these are only planes and nothing real on ground but heartening thing is that there is no real scam in railways so far. So let's be optimistic for some more months.
 
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Railways sanctions shipment of 23 locomotives: international consortium engaged


Pakistan Railways has approved the shipment of 23 of the total 58 diesel electric locomotives from a consortium of US, Germany and China at a cost of Rs 19.40 billion, it is learnt. Well-placed sources told Business Recorder that a 4-member pre-shipment inspection team of PR has returned from China after inspecting the specifications of the locomotives.

The team has submitted its report to the Railways headquarter, expressing satisfaction over the specification of the locomotives and gave green signal for their shipment. First batch of the locomotives is likely to reach on January 5, 2014 while the process of shipment of all the approved 23 locomotives would be completed by June 30.

The government had placed the order with a consortium of US, Germany and China having leading role in provision of 58 locomotives. Both the parties have agreed and Pakistan will import 23 locomotives, including 10 each of 3,000 hp and 2,000 hp in the initial stage, which would be then thoroughly assessed from all aspects. After vigorous trial (to run in winter and summer), the government would be in a position to notice their performance and give go ahead signal either to import the remaining 35 locomotives or not.

Sources added that the American company Caterpillar would provide the prime mover (main motor) of the locomotives while Germany would provide some other spare parts and the remaining assembly equipment and parts by a Chinese company. Chinese locomotives imported in the past did not have good track record, therefore it was decided to import the locomotives through a consortium, officials added. The order was placed after open bidding. Following the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules three companies were short-listed, said an official, adding that all the procedural requirements were fulfilled which is why nobody raised any objection to the deal.

The government has given a revenue target of Rs 21.60 billion to Pakistan Railways for the current fiscal year; however it is expecting to generate Rs 25 billion with the increase in freight operations, punctuality and addition of locomotives. There were 465 locomotives when the incumbent government took over, of which only 140 were in running condition. However, 35 locomotives were locally repaired while 80 more would be repaired by the end of current fiscal year, said the official, adding that only eight locomotives were available for freight train, which has now been increased to 25 for generating more revenue.

Railways sanctions shipment of 23 locomotives: international consortium engaged | Business Recorder
 
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Sources added that the American company Caterpillar would provide the prime mover (main motor) of the locomotives while Germany would provide some other spare parts and the remaining assembly equipment and parts by a Chinese company.
...not a good or cleaver deal...nobody would be responsible for the failures of these locomotive...PR will run in circles for getting these repaired...
 
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Pakistan Railways: A slight improvement, but still a long journey ahead

LAHORE: Cash-strapped Pakistan Railways (PR), after five years of neglect, seems to have finally woken up from slumber.

Year 2013, though not financially successful for the state-owned corporation, saw the new management, led by Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique, at least willing and somehow performing much better than the previous management. PR is improving but at a snail’s pace, trying to overcome years of damages.

The most interesting decision taken by Rafique was to slash fares of passenger trains by 33%. PR claims that revenues from passenger traffic for the first six months of fiscal year 2013-14 are above target, mainly as a result of high number of passengers attracted by lower fares.

Total passenger revenue target for the current fiscal year is Rs14 billion. Revenues earned so far during six months were Rs7.73 billion, which are Rs730 million more than the target of Rs7 billion. The target itself is Rs1.25 billion more than last year’s target.

Total revenue target for the year is Rs21.60 billion. As a result of the growth, PR has decided to continue lower fares for another three months.

Locomotives

At present, PR has an operational fleet of over 130 locomotives, but only around 100 are being used for passenger and freight transport and the remaining are used for shunting services.

The new management was able to expand the fleet with financial assistance from the government.

The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (Ecnec) has already approved two projects for PR. The first one was for the procurement of 59 diesel electric locomotives worth Rs19.4 billion. Of these, 23 will reach Pakistan by April 2014, according to Railways Director General Public Relations Rauf Tahir.

“A majority of these locomotives will be used for passenger trains and the rest will be used to increase freight operations,” he said.

The second project was for the rehabilitation of 30 diesel electric locomotives at an estimated cost of Rs6.3 billion. As a result, PR has been able to add one locomotive to its fleet each month.

Passenger and freight operations

PR is operating 96 passenger trains, compared to 234 train routes it once operated on. The new management is focusing more on express trains, providing them with better locomotives.

The fleet of freight trains, which could not run for three months this year, now numbers five, while the management’s targets is to at least double the figure before the close of financial year.

Under the new management, PR has revamped its freight services to focus more on this profitable venture. It once operated 60 trains powered by 40 locomotives.

Containerised trains earn between Rs2 and Rs3 million per trip while oil trains contribute around Rs4 million per trip to the railways.

Public-private partnerships

Public-private partnerships remained one of the most profitable ventures for PR. Currently, three trains are being operated under this model. Pak Business Express contributes Rs2.2 million daily to railway revenues, Shalimar Express contributes Rs1.8 million daily and Night Coaches contributes Rs1.7 million per day.

However, PR authorities and Pak Business Express management have also been locked in dispute over unpaid dues to PR. Earlier this year, PR suspended the Business Train’s operations over the issue. Upcoming projects include privatisation of Lahore and Rawalpindi-bound rail cars, expected in March 2014.

http://tribune.com.pk/story/652741/pakistan-railways-a-slight-improvement-but-still-a-long-journey-ahead/
http://tribune.com.pk/story/652741/...t-improvement-but-still-a-long-journey-ahead/
 
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1) Islamabad---Murree--Muzaffarabad

2) Havelian---Ghari Habibullah---Muzaffarabad

3) Haripur----Tarbela Dam-to-Ghari Habibullah

* Feasibility Report to be prepared by Chinese, costing Rs 3 Corore

* After completition, it will transport 50 Lakh passangers every year.

* Around 50 bridges and tunnels to be built along the way for the track.



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Railways to develop new web based reservation system

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): Pakistan Railways will develop new web-based reservation and ticketing system to improve current reservation system for passengers.An official of Pakistan Railways while talking to APP here on Friday said that through system passengers can reserve on-line tickets which could facilitate them at their door.The system would also give information to passengers about on line seat availability. Short Messaging System (SMS) alert for late running trains to passengers will also be future of the system.To a question, he said, the project has been approved and will be implemented in the next fiscal year.He further said computerized reservation has already been introduced at 41 stations and reservation offices to improve reservation and ticketing system

Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - Railways to develop new web based reservation system
 
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3000 horse power Korean recondition locomotive arrived at kc SHED for N.L.C goods trains.

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Pakistan Railways to provide Free Internet Service to the Passengers

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ENGINES HAS ARIVED ooooooooohhhhh THANKS my Almighty ALLAH
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