Pakistan Railways: News & Updates

[Dr. Strangelove]

its good to hear these development lets hope it gets better

 

[Black Eagle 90]

@cb4

So will we going to manufacture new Railway engines as well as Passenger boggies too.

 

[SHAMK9]

PR seems to be getting on track, PIA on the other hand is getting worse

 

[Edevelop]

Railways is Reviving !

 

[revu]

Another news for Pakistan Railways


CSR wins orders from Pakistan for 63 locomotives

China's leading train manufacturer China South Locomotive and Rolling Stock Corporation (CSR) announced Thursday that it had secured orders for 63 internal-combustion locomotives from Pakistan since February.

The locomotives have been purchased as part of three contract orders, with the highest speed of the vehicle reaching 140 kilometers per hour, according to CSR Ziyang Co., the manufacturer.

CSR Ziyang, China's largest internal-combustion locomotive manufacturer, has exported more than 600 such vehicles to 23 countries, including Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Vietnam.

CSR manufactures railway locomotives, passenger trains, freight wagons, bullet trains and subway cars. Its products have been exported to more than 80 countries or regions.

CSR

 

[arushbhai]

Good news but do you know what the locomotives look like?

 

[alimohsan52]

We need greater Investment in our Infrastructure

 

[Edevelop]

 

[Edevelop]

58 new locomotives to be procured from China: Saad Rafique

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Minister for Railways Khwaja Saad Rafique on Friday said that 58 new locomotives would be procured from China within next six months and the same would be mainly used for freight operations of the Railways. The minister told the National Assembly during the Question Hour that various steps were being taken to make Pakistan Railways a profitable department. He said freight train operations will gradually be increased which would play a pivotal role in restoring the prestige of Railways. The minister said that by the end of this year, at least six freight trains would be made operational which would help generate revenue of 20 to 25 million rupees per day. Saad said that at present, three freight trains were being operated upon on daily basis which has resulted in increase of revenue by ten million rupees.
Referring to the passenger trains, the minister said a fair structure has been re-adjusted to facilitate and attract more passengers to avail the facility of train services. This, he said, would help increase revenue generation by seven to ten percent.
Saad Rafique said that there was no proposal under consideration to privatize Pakistan Railways, adding that public-private partnership would be sought for launching joint ventures to provide better traveling facilities to the commuters.
He said Pakistan Railways was in the process to procure 208 new locomotives besides rehabilitation of dysfunctional locomotives.
The minister said that the entire fleet of locomotives has lived its age and the older locomotives need to be replaced with new ones as soon as possible.
Responding to a question, the minister said that all out efforts were being made to ensure timely arrival and departure of trains.
The minister assured that construction of dual track from Lodhran to Lahore would be completed by March next year.
Saad Rafique said that special teams have been formed to conduct surprise raids to improve vigilance system and a plan is under discussion to revive and built capacity of railways workshops.

Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - 58 new locomotives to be procured from China: Saad Rafique

 

[ziaulislam]

they have full five years, they cant cry like bilour bhasir wo claimed that ANP was given railway where as fedral govt was not listening to him..
they have full majority one party govt, full powers no sanctions, no military and no so called conspiracies..
if they fail now it would be poor governance...
soo far they heading in right direction
we need to manufacture locomotive inhouse because of the size of our country...this would also help in maintaining them

 

[mdcp]

Why dont we privitize and say no to corruption

 

[arushbhai]

Why dont we privitize and say no to corruption

You wont find a leader like Saad rafique if we privatize the whole system. Trust me, he can look after the railway. Give him some time.

 

[Edevelop]

Two month haul: Railways claims it earned Rs2.92 billion

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways announced on Saturday that it has earned Rs2.92 billion during two months due to its pro-passenger policies through introducing discount rates for them in trains.

According to PR sources, the department has earned Rs670 million more as compared to the corresponding period the previous year. and an additional Rs249 million than budget.

PR had introduced a special discount on fare for rail-cars run between Lahore and Rawalpindi in Ramazan.

Railways had reduced fares by up to 60 per cent on several sections and trains which it claims has produced a positive result and the income of the department.

Two month haul: Railways claims it earned Rs2.92 billion – The Express Tribune

 

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