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This what happens when you give the railways to a buffoon
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Contact the PP Team
[PICTURES] Pakistan Railways - pride or shame of Pakistan?
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Bewal Express
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For a guy that is scared to comment on the trillions stolen by the PPP and their friends and avoids any thread that involves discussion of their thefts, Can you give the stats about the losses under the PPP and the Nooras, and we will see what great job they did?
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Pathetic someone show this to IK.
you do know that flights/trains are cancelled all the time or delayed so that isn't a issue.
The only country that guarantee train on time is Japan.
They need to do better job in refunding.
It isn't news nor it is news worthy.
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? Watch the video and you will the reason for the delay. PLus, refunds are not being given.
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Which is not great but how about explaining the billions in the accounts of the Falooda walas? Don't you think it's worth a comment or two?
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I am well aware of ground realities (not just some media report) because i use Pakistan railway every week sometime 2/3 times a week and trust me things are 'far' better if i compare them to Railway under Bilor and Khawaja Saad.
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1. what express do you ride?
2.the least they could do is refund which they are not even doing.
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I mostly use Jafar Express when traveling to Rawalpindi/Peshawar. But recently used Rehman Baba and Thal express (for Mianwali) both are new trains. Railways under Sheikh Rasheed started 10+ new passenger trains and is now focusing on freight trains because most profit for Railways come from freight trains and Pak Railways wasn't even interested on making them operational again from years. IK also ordered PSO to use Pak Railway for oil delivery instead of tankers so that Railways can generate profit.
This countrywide delay is because a freight train was derailed near Rahim Yar Khan on main route which resulted in canceling/delaying many trains but i agree with you they should be refunded.
https://www.dawn.com/news/1473659
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Plz don't spread fake news. My sister's family refunded 100% by the railway as they wanted to return their tickets. Yes the trains are late bcz of derailment of a goods train but it is common since I born.
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SC wants railways revamp plan in four weeks
ISLAMABAD: The Sup*reme Court on Thursday asked the Planning Com*mission to complete in next four weeks plans to revamp and restructure the dwindling infrastructure of Pakistan Railways (PR).
A three-judge Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed asked the Planning Commission to place a complete report before the court regarding the initiatives it intends to take for the restructuring of the railways.
The Supreme Court had taken up a suo motu case relating to colossal losses incurred by the PR.
The fast deteriorating state of affairs in the railways caught the attention of the apex court and for the last many hearings the court had repeatedly been asking for bringing improvements to the railways — a preferred means of communication of the common man.
ARTICLE CONTINUES AFTER AD
On June 12 also, the Sup*reme Court had highlighted the need for complete restru*c*turing of the PR, regretting that the railways could not function properly with huge surplus employees who were not only incompetent, but also not sincere towards their institution.
During one such hearing, the CJP had also referred to the repeated occurrence of accidents in which not only a number of innocent lives were lost, but the PR also had to suffer huge financial losses.
The CJP had also regretted earlier that the railways was continuously running into losses but its incompetent employees would never let the department go into profit and that everybody knows about the state of affairs in the railways since it was not a secret to anybody.
On Thursday the Supreme Court also inquired about the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project and asked the Planning Commission to overcome all hiccups and roadblocks in bringing the plan back on the track.
The court also ordered the district administration to conduct a thorough survey to complete the feasibility of developing bridges and underpasses in the way of the circular railway.
During the hearing, the CJP regretted about the dilapidated condition of the railway bridge between Karachi and Hyderabad and feared that it might crumble any time.
The CJP recalled the bridge developed during the colonial era at Kotri was still in a good condition and functioning properly whereas all bridges constructed after Ayub Khan’s period was not up to the standard and thus faulty.
There is not a single bridge on the Indus River on which the nation could take a pride, according to the CJP, saying one constructed during the Ayub Khan tenure is the single bridge which can still be called beautiful.
Referring to the Main Railway Line — One (ML-1), the Supreme Court also directed that quality bridges and railroad should be constructed for this project. At this Secretary/Chairman, Ministry of Railways Habib-ur-Rehman Gillani assured the court that the state of the art bridges would be constructed during the up-gradation of Railways trough ML-I, under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), adding the plan would be completed in the next three years.
A part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, ML-1 project, was launched to rehabilitate and improve the existing 1,860km ML-1 railway connecting Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar.
Recently the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) had approved the up-gradation of existing ML-1.
The project was approved at the rationalised cost of $6.8 billion on a cost-sharing basis between the governments of China and Pakistan.
Published in Dawn, August 21st, 2020
ISLAMABAD: The Sup*reme Court on Thursday asked the Planning Com*mission to complete in next four weeks plans to revamp and restructure the dwindling infrastructure of Pakistan Railways (PR).
A three-judge Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed asked the Planning Commission to place a complete report before the court regarding the initiatives it intends to take for the restructuring of the railways.
The Supreme Court had taken up a suo motu case relating to colossal losses incurred by the PR.
The fast deteriorating state of affairs in the railways caught the attention of the apex court and for the last many hearings the court had repeatedly been asking for bringing improvements to the railways — a preferred means of communication of the common man.
ARTICLE CONTINUES AFTER AD
On June 12 also, the Sup*reme Court had highlighted the need for complete restru*c*turing of the PR, regretting that the railways could not function properly with huge surplus employees who were not only incompetent, but also not sincere towards their institution.
During one such hearing, the CJP had also referred to the repeated occurrence of accidents in which not only a number of innocent lives were lost, but the PR also had to suffer huge financial losses.
The CJP had also regretted earlier that the railways was continuously running into losses but its incompetent employees would never let the department go into profit and that everybody knows about the state of affairs in the railways since it was not a secret to anybody.
On Thursday the Supreme Court also inquired about the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project and asked the Planning Commission to overcome all hiccups and roadblocks in bringing the plan back on the track.
The court also ordered the district administration to conduct a thorough survey to complete the feasibility of developing bridges and underpasses in the way of the circular railway.
During the hearing, the CJP regretted about the dilapidated condition of the railway bridge between Karachi and Hyderabad and feared that it might crumble any time.
The CJP recalled the bridge developed during the colonial era at Kotri was still in a good condition and functioning properly whereas all bridges constructed after Ayub Khan’s period was not up to the standard and thus faulty.
There is not a single bridge on the Indus River on which the nation could take a pride, according to the CJP, saying one constructed during the Ayub Khan tenure is the single bridge which can still be called beautiful.
Referring to the Main Railway Line — One (ML-1), the Supreme Court also directed that quality bridges and railroad should be constructed for this project. At this Secretary/Chairman, Ministry of Railways Habib-ur-Rehman Gillani assured the court that the state of the art bridges would be constructed during the up-gradation of Railways trough ML-I, under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), adding the plan would be completed in the next three years.
A part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, ML-1 project, was launched to rehabilitate and improve the existing 1,860km ML-1 railway connecting Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar.
Recently the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) had approved the up-gradation of existing ML-1.
The project was approved at the rationalised cost of $6.8 billion on a cost-sharing basis between the governments of China and Pakistan.
Published in Dawn, August 21st, 2020
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Sheikh Rasheed has been nothing but a complete disaster as railway minister. I wouldn't blame this one on Imran Khan though...I think we all know who's good books Sheikh Rasheed resides in 
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Had this been any other country - Shiekh Rasheed would have been in jail for the death of so many people in the train blast. But he is media's and establishment's darling. Untouchable. Even COVID-19 coudldnt harm devils like him.
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Supreme Court took notice of this devil and even they are helpless against him. A guy who has zero sense of morality but an utmost greed for power and sucking up to the boots.
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Lahore-bound Karachi Express meets accident, one killed, several wounded
At least a passenger was killed and several others were injured when the Karachi Express met an accident near Rohri in Sunday’s wee hours.
The train was en route to Lahore from Karachi when it met an accident between Rohri and Panu Aqil.
When contacted, the IG Railways said the mishap will be investigated to ascertain the cause of the mishap.
The train service has been suspended on both tracks, said the Pakistan Railways sources. They said all the Punjab-bound trains that left Karachi have been halted on different stations.
Eight coaches of the train got derailed, said the Rescue sources. The Rescue personnel are busy in relief activities, aided by the local people.
The Rescue sources said several people are still trapped inside the ill-fated train. The personnel are facing problems in rescue operation owing to darkness, they said.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/338403-karachi-express-meets
At least a passenger was killed and several others were injured when the Karachi Express met an accident near Rohri in Sunday’s wee hours.
The train was en route to Lahore from Karachi when it met an accident between Rohri and Panu Aqil.
When contacted, the IG Railways said the mishap will be investigated to ascertain the cause of the mishap.
The train service has been suspended on both tracks, said the Pakistan Railways sources. They said all the Punjab-bound trains that left Karachi have been halted on different stations.
Eight coaches of the train got derailed, said the Rescue sources. The Rescue personnel are busy in relief activities, aided by the local people.
The Rescue sources said several people are still trapped inside the ill-fated train. The personnel are facing problems in rescue operation owing to darkness, they said.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/338403-karachi-express-meets
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Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Azam Khan Swati said he would not tolerate the negligence of whoever is involved in the mishap that took place in Sunday’s wee hours.
At least a woman was killed and multiple other passengers received injuries when their Lahore-bound train - the Karachi Express - met an accident between Panu Aqil and Rohri.
If the train driver is found guilty, he will not be spared and action will be initiated against him, he said while talking to local media.
The initial report of the unfortunate incident will be received in four to five days, said the minister, adding the railways officials reached the spot to compile the initial report.
The Railways minister said he had been directly monitoring the rescue operation, adding the railway officials and police made it to the mishap site on time.
The federal minister also lauded the role played by the Sukkur commissioner. Azam Swati said the security of the passengers is his top priority.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/338404-ka...am-swati-vows-stern-action-against-the-guilty
At least a woman was killed and multiple other passengers received injuries when their Lahore-bound train - the Karachi Express - met an accident between Panu Aqil and Rohri.
If the train driver is found guilty, he will not be spared and action will be initiated against him, he said while talking to local media.
The initial report of the unfortunate incident will be received in four to five days, said the minister, adding the railways officials reached the spot to compile the initial report.
The Railways minister said he had been directly monitoring the rescue operation, adding the railway officials and police made it to the mishap site on time.
The federal minister also lauded the role played by the Sukkur commissioner. Azam Swati said the security of the passengers is his top priority.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/338404-ka...am-swati-vows-stern-action-against-the-guilty
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KARACHI: The Rohri train accident, where one woman was killed and 40 others were injured, has delayed Karachi-Lahore trains by three to 10 hours, said railway authorities.
Read more: Lahore-bound Karachi Express meets accident, one killed, several wounded
Seven passenger trains that are to arrive in Karachi and eight that are to reach Lahore have been delayed due to the accident. However, railway authorities confirmed that the Lahore to Karachi train track has been restored but operations but the Karachi to Lahore train track will be made functional after 10 hours.
Otherwise, railway authorities said that the train service between Karachi and Lahore has not been impacted. The Shalimar Express left from Karachi for Lahore at 6:00 am today and the Hazara Express left from Karachi at 6:15 am today confirmed railway authorities.
The Khyber Mail arrived in Karachi at 6:40 am today while the Fareed Express had also arrived in the city.
Speaking about the unfortunate accident, railway authorities revealed that the deceased woman, Uzma, was traveling from Karachi to Sahiwal. Her family members have been provided a compensation of Rs1 million by railway authorities while the others injured will be provided between Rs100,000-500,000.
At least one passenger was killed and 40 others were injured when the Karachi Express met an accident near Rohri in the wee hours of Sunday.
The train was en route to Lahore from Karachi when it met an accident between Rohri and Panu Aqil.
When contacted, the IG Railways had said the mishap will be investigated to ascertain the cause of the mishap.
Train service was suspended on both tracks, the Pakistan Railways sources had said. They had said that all the Punjab-bound trains that left Karachi have been halted on different stations.
Eight coaches of the train had gotten derailed in the accident, said the Rescue sources.
Read more: Lahore-bound Karachi Express meets accident, one killed, several wounded
Seven passenger trains that are to arrive in Karachi and eight that are to reach Lahore have been delayed due to the accident. However, railway authorities confirmed that the Lahore to Karachi train track has been restored but operations but the Karachi to Lahore train track will be made functional after 10 hours.
Otherwise, railway authorities said that the train service between Karachi and Lahore has not been impacted. The Shalimar Express left from Karachi for Lahore at 6:00 am today and the Hazara Express left from Karachi at 6:15 am today confirmed railway authorities.
The Khyber Mail arrived in Karachi at 6:40 am today while the Fareed Express had also arrived in the city.
Speaking about the unfortunate accident, railway authorities revealed that the deceased woman, Uzma, was traveling from Karachi to Sahiwal. Her family members have been provided a compensation of Rs1 million by railway authorities while the others injured will be provided between Rs100,000-500,000.
At least one passenger was killed and 40 others were injured when the Karachi Express met an accident near Rohri in the wee hours of Sunday.
The train was en route to Lahore from Karachi when it met an accident between Rohri and Panu Aqil.
When contacted, the IG Railways had said the mishap will be investigated to ascertain the cause of the mishap.
Train service was suspended on both tracks, the Pakistan Railways sources had said. They had said that all the Punjab-bound trains that left Karachi have been halted on different stations.
Eight coaches of the train had gotten derailed in the accident, said the Rescue sources.
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Looks like the railways in India inheriting the same infrastructure has started to do a little bit better economically.
My personal experience has been good. I have travelled from Bangalore to Delhi on 2nd and 3rd class Sleeper berths and also between Delhi to Hoshiarpur, Amristsar etc. Train was on time.
As always, there is an Uncle around to tell you that Hamare Zamane mein ye hota tha and all, but you can wear your headphones and pretend to not hear him.
IRCTC m-cap tops Rs 1 trillion in intraday trade before settling 16% lower
Ends the day with a market cap of Rs 85,808 cr; stock has risen 3.3x this year; other firms in railways too come off from intraday highs amid buzz that govt is appointing a regulator for the sector
State-run Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp (IRCTC) on Tuesday joined the list, albeit for a while, of select PSUs to have a market capitalisation of more than Rs 1 trillion.
The company’s shares hit a record of Rs 6,393 in intra-day trade, valuing the company at Rs 1.02 trillion. The stock, however, settled 16 per cent lower from the day’s high at Rs 5,363 and finished at a market cap of Rs 85,808 crore. IRCTC, which has a monopoly in ticketing, catering and supply of packaged drinking water to Indian Railways, has seen its stock climb 3.5 times this year.
Shares of other companies operating in the railway sector, including Ircon, IRFC, Rites, also came off from their intra-day highs amid buzz that the government is appointing a regulator for the rail sector.
https://www.business-standard.com/a...-before-settling-16-lower-121101901084_1.html
My personal experience has been good. I have travelled from Bangalore to Delhi on 2nd and 3rd class Sleeper berths and also between Delhi to Hoshiarpur, Amristsar etc. Train was on time.
As always, there is an Uncle around to tell you that Hamare Zamane mein ye hota tha and all, but you can wear your headphones and pretend to not hear him.
IRCTC m-cap tops Rs 1 trillion in intraday trade before settling 16% lower
Ends the day with a market cap of Rs 85,808 cr; stock has risen 3.3x this year; other firms in railways too come off from intraday highs amid buzz that govt is appointing a regulator for the sector
State-run Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp (IRCTC) on Tuesday joined the list, albeit for a while, of select PSUs to have a market capitalisation of more than Rs 1 trillion.
The company’s shares hit a record of Rs 6,393 in intra-day trade, valuing the company at Rs 1.02 trillion. The stock, however, settled 16 per cent lower from the day’s high at Rs 5,363 and finished at a market cap of Rs 85,808 crore. IRCTC, which has a monopoly in ticketing, catering and supply of packaged drinking water to Indian Railways, has seen its stock climb 3.5 times this year.
Shares of other companies operating in the railway sector, including Ircon, IRFC, Rites, also came off from their intra-day highs amid buzz that the government is appointing a regulator for the rail sector.
https://www.business-standard.com/a...-before-settling-16-lower-121101901084_1.html
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I'm very interested in infrastructure developments and I keep tabs on the latest infra developments in the region including Pakistan.
One thing that has always surprised me is how the motorways in Pakistan seem to be world class and better than the roadways in India but the Pakistani railways look like something you'd find 2-3 decades ago in India. Don't get me wrong, Indian railways is not exactly great and has a lot of problems. But when I look at the Pakistani railways, it makes Indian railways look like a developed one, as funny as it sounds.
Why did the Pak railways never get the same attention and investment that the Pakistani roadways and motorways got? Some countries like the US don't have a culture of railways and therefore have more investment in roadways. Is it that the Pakistanis are not that much into travel by trains? Travelling by trains is still the primary mode of transport for people in India.
One thing that has always surprised me is how the motorways in Pakistan seem to be world class and better than the roadways in India but the Pakistani railways look like something you'd find 2-3 decades ago in India. Don't get me wrong, Indian railways is not exactly great and has a lot of problems. But when I look at the Pakistani railways, it makes Indian railways look like a developed one, as funny as it sounds.
Why did the Pak railways never get the same attention and investment that the Pakistani roadways and motorways got? Some countries like the US don't have a culture of railways and therefore have more investment in roadways. Is it that the Pakistanis are not that much into travel by trains? Travelling by trains is still the primary mode of transport for people in India.
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Also where did the Pakistanis get the money to construct this many expressways they have in their country?
Construction of an expressway needs a lot of investment and India only has a limited number of expressways in operation and only constructed recently. While I find that Pakistan has had motorways since the turn of the millennium.
Construction of an expressway needs a lot of investment and India only has a limited number of expressways in operation and only constructed recently. While I find that Pakistan has had motorways since the turn of the millennium.
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Bingo. Due to chronic underinvestment, the quality of the rail service has historically been atrocious therefore less and less people used them, which then translated into a cultural conviction for travelling by cars or buses.
The construction of motorways is a lucrative business for the country's largest contractor (run and operated by the military), so financing has never been a problem given that no bank will have the temerity to refuse arranging a project finance facility to the country's powerbrokers.
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Much of the railway network in India was either re-built or established after independence. Very little of the 'inherited infrastructure' remains, and a lot of that has been upgraded too.
I don't know how it is in Pakistan but would be very surprised if they are still using the British era infrastructure.
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Railways in India are nothing great. At best, you can call it "better than what they used to be".
You want to see REAL improvement in railways and other infrastructure? Have a look at what China has pulled off in the last 20 years or so.
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Thanks for that bit of information. There's a huge culture of travelling by trains in India for long distance travel, mostly because of its affordability for the middle and lower class, but that culture finds its way even into films and music, chayya chayya probably the most famous example. Interesting how it's contrasting in the other side of the border.
I think the Chinese have also bankrolled a number of new motorways in Pakistan and they're set to upgrade the railways in their next schedule of the CPEC. The motorways of Pakistan look world class and you could be fooled ti think this was from Europe or something. But it's shocking how much the railways have been neglected. There is hardly any electrification of the rail lines in Pakistan and they still use diesel locomotives mostly I think instead of electric powered ones. The Chinese will probably bring about a massive change in their ML-1 project.
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Pakistan-Iran-Turkiye cargo train reaches Ankara
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2337432/pakistan-iran-turkiye-cargo-train-reaches-ankara-restarting-route-after-10-years
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2337432/pakistan-iran-turkiye-cargo-train-reaches-ankara-restarting-route-after-10-years
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Pakistan stands second in terms of operating public railway network in South Asia which now totals nearly 80,000kms in the region, a new World Bank report says.
By the end of 2019, Pakistan has 7,700kms of operating network followed by Bangladesh with nearly 3,000kms and 1,500kms in Sri Lanka. The Indian network is by far the largest with 67,000kms, estimates the report.
The current railway network in South Asia comprised of four countries: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Three of the four railways covered for South Asia comprised parts of the same system until Indian independence in 1947. Since then, they have all continued as, effectively, government departments under the control of a ministry of railways.
In Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the entire operating network is now 1,676 millimeters, but both Bangladesh and India still have a small amount of meter-gauge rail.
Both the Pakistan and Bangladesh railways are corporations; however, in both countries, the minister of railways and the government play a large role in their management and funding.
The report says railways in Pakistan and Bangladesh require government support for both operations and capital expenditures.
In all four countries, passenger services contribute little, if anything, to the cost of maintaining the infrastructure, not least because passenger fares have been kept low for many years as a matter of government policy, and the financial gap has to be covered by the freight services.
In total, the four South Asian railways annually carry nearly 750 billion net tonne-kilometres of freight and more than 1,200bn passenger-kilometers.
No links connect to other countries in Southeast Asia, and only one substandard link carrying little traffic exists between Pakistan and Iran.
Pakistan and Bangladesh carry only a limited amount of freight, and Sri Lanka almost nothing.
In Pakistan, all the coal-burning power stations are on the coast and supplied by sea or by short-haul movements, and the only part of Bangladesh located within a reasonable distance from the sea is almost entirely agricultural.
According to the report, road competition in Pakistan is particularly strong, and railway management has struggled to provide an attractive service despite the main freight generating area, approximately 1,000kms from the port.
Non-urban passenger services face strong competition from buses in Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh in terms of price and of service frequency, and from air in both India and Pakistan in terms of travel time, report says.
Published in Dawn, May 8th, 2022
By the end of 2019, Pakistan has 7,700kms of operating network followed by Bangladesh with nearly 3,000kms and 1,500kms in Sri Lanka. The Indian network is by far the largest with 67,000kms, estimates the report.
The current railway network in South Asia comprised of four countries: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Three of the four railways covered for South Asia comprised parts of the same system until Indian independence in 1947. Since then, they have all continued as, effectively, government departments under the control of a ministry of railways.
In Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the entire operating network is now 1,676 millimeters, but both Bangladesh and India still have a small amount of meter-gauge rail.
Both the Pakistan and Bangladesh railways are corporations; however, in both countries, the minister of railways and the government play a large role in their management and funding.
The report says railways in Pakistan and Bangladesh require government support for both operations and capital expenditures.
In all four countries, passenger services contribute little, if anything, to the cost of maintaining the infrastructure, not least because passenger fares have been kept low for many years as a matter of government policy, and the financial gap has to be covered by the freight services.
In total, the four South Asian railways annually carry nearly 750 billion net tonne-kilometres of freight and more than 1,200bn passenger-kilometers.
No links connect to other countries in Southeast Asia, and only one substandard link carrying little traffic exists between Pakistan and Iran.
Pakistan and Bangladesh carry only a limited amount of freight, and Sri Lanka almost nothing.
In Pakistan, all the coal-burning power stations are on the coast and supplied by sea or by short-haul movements, and the only part of Bangladesh located within a reasonable distance from the sea is almost entirely agricultural.
According to the report, road competition in Pakistan is particularly strong, and railway management has struggled to provide an attractive service despite the main freight generating area, approximately 1,000kms from the port.
Non-urban passenger services face strong competition from buses in Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh in terms of price and of service frequency, and from air in both India and Pakistan in terms of travel time, report says.
Published in Dawn, May 8th, 2022
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The Pakistan Railways proposed an increase of 20% in its fares in the wake of Thursday night’s massive increase in the prices of petroleum products to meet the additional burden on its diesel purchase bill, sources said on Friday.
They also said that final decision of raising the fare would be taken in a meeting on Saturday (today), which would be chaired by Railway Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique. They added that the fare increase would apply to almost all passengers.
The Railways purchases diesel worth Rs20 billion annually for its passenger trains and freight operations. According to senior railway officials, the latest increase in prices of petroleum products would increase the fuel bill to Rs23-24 billion.
Read More: Railways forms track maintenance teams
“Railways, at present, cannot afford this additional burden,” a sources said. “So, instead of increasing the financial burden on the department, the railway operations and senior officers have proposed an increase in the railway fares by 20%,” the sources added.
He revealed that the final decision would be taken in a meeting chaired by the railway minister, after which the fares on all classes – Economy Class, AC Standard, AC Business AC Sleeper and Parlour Car – would be increased.
Another source said that the increase in the fares would also apply to the passengers traveling on branch lines and from one station to another. “The feasibility in this regard has already been prepared,” the source added.
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They also said that final decision of raising the fare would be taken in a meeting on Saturday (today), which would be chaired by Railway Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique. They added that the fare increase would apply to almost all passengers.
The Railways purchases diesel worth Rs20 billion annually for its passenger trains and freight operations. According to senior railway officials, the latest increase in prices of petroleum products would increase the fuel bill to Rs23-24 billion.
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“Railways, at present, cannot afford this additional burden,” a sources said. “So, instead of increasing the financial burden on the department, the railway operations and senior officers have proposed an increase in the railway fares by 20%,” the sources added.
He revealed that the final decision would be taken in a meeting chaired by the railway minister, after which the fares on all classes – Economy Class, AC Standard, AC Business AC Sleeper and Parlour Car – would be increased.
Another source said that the increase in the fares would also apply to the passengers traveling on branch lines and from one station to another. “The feasibility in this regard has already been prepared,” the source added.
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ADB declares 23% locomotives defective
ADB has given suggestions for improving the railway sector of Central Asian countries, including Pakistan
ISLAMABAD:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has declared the condition of 23% locomotives and 24% wagons of Pakistan Railways as poor.
In this regard, a report issued by the ADB has given suggestions for improving the railway sector of Central Asian countries, including Pakistan.
In the report, the condition of 23 per cent of railway locomotives and 24 per cent of wagons in Pakistan has been declared as poor.
According to the ADB, the railway sectors in the countries of the region, including Pakistan, are facing financial problems.
The ADB suggested that there was a need to increase lease or private sector partnership for the improvement of railways in the region.
“Other countries, including Pakistan, need to improve the efficiency of staff in the railway system,” it added.
It is imperative to introduce modern commercial accounting system for railways in the region.
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ADB has given suggestions for improving the railway sector of Central Asian countries, including Pakistan
ISLAMABAD:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has declared the condition of 23% locomotives and 24% wagons of Pakistan Railways as poor.
In this regard, a report issued by the ADB has given suggestions for improving the railway sector of Central Asian countries, including Pakistan.
In the report, the condition of 23 per cent of railway locomotives and 24 per cent of wagons in Pakistan has been declared as poor.
According to the ADB, the railway sectors in the countries of the region, including Pakistan, are facing financial problems.
The ADB suggested that there was a need to increase lease or private sector partnership for the improvement of railways in the region.
“Other countries, including Pakistan, need to improve the efficiency of staff in the railway system,” it added.
It is imperative to introduce modern commercial accounting system for railways in the region.
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Train services between Peshawar, Karachi restored
Khyber Mail, Rahman Baba Express depart K-P capital; operation for Quetta still suspended
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The Railways resumed train operation from Karachi to Peshawar, with the Khyber Mail and Rahman Baba Express departing the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa capital after a gap of five weeks, officials at the Peshawar Railway Station said on Sunday.
The train service had been restored after water receded from tracks in the flood-hit areas, officials said. An official source said that initially five trains had been restored – three from Karachi to Lahore and two from Karachi to Peshawar, with a new fare schedule.
The officials said that the Khyber has left Peshawar for Karachi at 10pm Saturday, while the Rehman Baba Express left for Karachi at 11am Sunday, carrying some 1,500 passengers. The train would reach Karachi via Wazirabad and Faisalabad.
The train service to and from Quetta and Karachi divisions was suspended after railway bridges collapsed and rail tracks were submerged due to floods in the region. After reports of receding floodwaters from tracks and necessary repairs, the Railways restored the train operation.
According to The Railway Peshawar Division officials, the Awami Express and the Jafar Express which travel to Quetta would remain suspended because the train track had not been fully rehabilitated in Balochistan. The decision in this regard would be taken on October 5.
Earlier, a high-level meeting, chaired by Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique, had decided to restore Karachi operation in the first week of October after reports that the floodwater had receded from the train tracks.
In the first phase, source said that freight train operation would be started, subject to the clearance of signals and bridges. The restored trains would be Karachi Express, Karakoram, Pak Business, Khyber Mail, and Rehman Baba.
“The restoration work of railway tracks are in full swing with the help of the FWO [Frontier Works Organization], district administration of Sindh and Pakistan Railways,” a source told APP. “The department is utilising all resources to restore the service in flood affected areas.”
Porters protest
Because of the suspension of the train services, not only the ordinary people were affected, but it also affected the porters on several railway stations, whose daily wages were gone. The porters have urged the government to provide them support in this regard.
The train service is suspended due to the floods. Our earning from passengers have stopped because of this suspension. We are unable to feed our families,” a porter had told APP last week. After their complaints, Rafique had announced Rs 10,000 for each porter.
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Khyber Mail, Rahman Baba Express depart K-P capital; operation for Quetta still suspended
PESHAWAR:
The Railways resumed train operation from Karachi to Peshawar, with the Khyber Mail and Rahman Baba Express departing the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa capital after a gap of five weeks, officials at the Peshawar Railway Station said on Sunday.
The train service had been restored after water receded from tracks in the flood-hit areas, officials said. An official source said that initially five trains had been restored – three from Karachi to Lahore and two from Karachi to Peshawar, with a new fare schedule.
The officials said that the Khyber has left Peshawar for Karachi at 10pm Saturday, while the Rehman Baba Express left for Karachi at 11am Sunday, carrying some 1,500 passengers. The train would reach Karachi via Wazirabad and Faisalabad.
The train service to and from Quetta and Karachi divisions was suspended after railway bridges collapsed and rail tracks were submerged due to floods in the region. After reports of receding floodwaters from tracks and necessary repairs, the Railways restored the train operation.
According to The Railway Peshawar Division officials, the Awami Express and the Jafar Express which travel to Quetta would remain suspended because the train track had not been fully rehabilitated in Balochistan. The decision in this regard would be taken on October 5.
Earlier, a high-level meeting, chaired by Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique, had decided to restore Karachi operation in the first week of October after reports that the floodwater had receded from the train tracks.
In the first phase, source said that freight train operation would be started, subject to the clearance of signals and bridges. The restored trains would be Karachi Express, Karakoram, Pak Business, Khyber Mail, and Rehman Baba.
“The restoration work of railway tracks are in full swing with the help of the FWO [Frontier Works Organization], district administration of Sindh and Pakistan Railways,” a source told APP. “The department is utilising all resources to restore the service in flood affected areas.”
Porters protest
Because of the suspension of the train services, not only the ordinary people were affected, but it also affected the porters on several railway stations, whose daily wages were gone. The porters have urged the government to provide them support in this regard.
The train service is suspended due to the floods. Our earning from passengers have stopped because of this suspension. We are unable to feed our families,” a porter had told APP last week. After their complaints, Rafique had announced Rs 10,000 for each porter.
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PR seeks massive funding to restore damaged infrastructure
Department estimates Rs433b expenditure on repair of bridges
ISLAMABAD:
The Pakistan Railways seeks more than Rs120 billion for the repair and reconstruction of its damaged communication infrastructure during the recent unprecedented floods in various parts of the country.
The Railways official said that the department had estimated Rs433 billion expenditure for the repair of more than 1,100 damaged bridges and culverts in Sindh and Balochistan and construction of 259 new ones.
According to sources, Railways Civil Engineering Department has demanded Rs53 billion to restore the signal system, Rs60 billion to fix partial damage to 33 Railway Stations and Rs6 billion to restore communication towers.
“The signal system has also suffered massive damage in Lahore, Karachi, Multan and Sukkur divisions due to unexpected rains and floods in most parts of the country,” a source told APP.
The floods caused extensive damage to the railway in Sindh, Balochistan and Punjab. According to data, 3,187 kilometres of the track was destroyed, while 1,446 railway bridges and culverts were damaged.
The department is gradually restoring the train services, which was suspended since August. The sources said that the work on restoring railway tracks was in full swing with the help of the relevant departments.
“The department has deployed technical bridge staff at various sections for the repair of the damaged bridges and the train operation would only be restored after the completion of the reconstruction work on the bridges,”
Besides the repair, the Railways was also planning to upgrade its trains and railway stations across the country on modern lines to facilitate the passengers and help the department generate more revenue.
The officials said that a fleet of 20 state-of-the-art coaches would arrive in Pakistan from China by the end of the current month which would ensure a comfortable journey.
”Pakistan Railways has procured 230 new passenger coaches from China, which will not only facilitate the passengers but also generate more revenues for the department,” an official in the Ministry of Railways told APP.
“The department has worked out a plan to replace old and obsolete signal gear from Lodhran-Multan-Khanewal-Shandara Bagh mainline section during the current fiscal year,” he added.
“The signalling system at 44 stations is automated by a Computer Based Interlocking (CBI) over Shandadpur-Mirpur Mathelo and Lodhran-Shandara Bagh section,” the official said.
According to the official, the Railways Ministry had already allocated Rs21,712 million for a project titled ‘Procurement and Manufacturing of 230 Passenger Coaches’ in the current fiscal year 2022-23.
He added that Pakistan Railways had allocated Rs1 billion for another project titled ‘Replacement of old and obsolete signal gear from Lodhran-Multan-Khanewal-Shandara Bagh mainline section.
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Department estimates Rs433b expenditure on repair of bridges
ISLAMABAD:
The Pakistan Railways seeks more than Rs120 billion for the repair and reconstruction of its damaged communication infrastructure during the recent unprecedented floods in various parts of the country.
The Railways official said that the department had estimated Rs433 billion expenditure for the repair of more than 1,100 damaged bridges and culverts in Sindh and Balochistan and construction of 259 new ones.
According to sources, Railways Civil Engineering Department has demanded Rs53 billion to restore the signal system, Rs60 billion to fix partial damage to 33 Railway Stations and Rs6 billion to restore communication towers.
“The signal system has also suffered massive damage in Lahore, Karachi, Multan and Sukkur divisions due to unexpected rains and floods in most parts of the country,” a source told APP.
The floods caused extensive damage to the railway in Sindh, Balochistan and Punjab. According to data, 3,187 kilometres of the track was destroyed, while 1,446 railway bridges and culverts were damaged.
The department is gradually restoring the train services, which was suspended since August. The sources said that the work on restoring railway tracks was in full swing with the help of the relevant departments.
“The department has deployed technical bridge staff at various sections for the repair of the damaged bridges and the train operation would only be restored after the completion of the reconstruction work on the bridges,”
Besides the repair, the Railways was also planning to upgrade its trains and railway stations across the country on modern lines to facilitate the passengers and help the department generate more revenue.
The officials said that a fleet of 20 state-of-the-art coaches would arrive in Pakistan from China by the end of the current month which would ensure a comfortable journey.
”Pakistan Railways has procured 230 new passenger coaches from China, which will not only facilitate the passengers but also generate more revenues for the department,” an official in the Ministry of Railways told APP.
“The department has worked out a plan to replace old and obsolete signal gear from Lodhran-Multan-Khanewal-Shandara Bagh mainline section during the current fiscal year,” he added.
“The signalling system at 44 stations is automated by a Computer Based Interlocking (CBI) over Shandadpur-Mirpur Mathelo and Lodhran-Shandara Bagh section,” the official said.
According to the official, the Railways Ministry had already allocated Rs21,712 million for a project titled ‘Procurement and Manufacturing of 230 Passenger Coaches’ in the current fiscal year 2022-23.
He added that Pakistan Railways had allocated Rs1 billion for another project titled ‘Replacement of old and obsolete signal gear from Lodhran-Multan-Khanewal-Shandara Bagh mainline section.
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PAKISTAN RECEIVES FIRST BATCH OF HIGH-SPEED RAIL COACHES FROM CHINA
KARACHI: Pakistan Railways on Sunday received the first 46 out of 230 new high-speed passenger coaches from China.
The new rail coaches reached Karachi port and will be transported to Lahore by the Karachi-Lahore main line-1 by end of this month, the authorities said.
Pakistan and China’s CRRC Tangshan Locomotive & Rolling Stock Company inked an agreement in November 2021 for the supply of 230 high-speed coaches to Pakistan Railways as part of a plan to upgrade and enhance long-distance passenger services in the country.
The PR spokesperson said that passenger rail coaches will include 80 compartments each for economy and air-conditioned class, 30 parlour cars, and 20 vans each for luggage and brake.
Two hundred freight vans will be imported, while 620 of such bogies will be prepared at the factory, he added.
Under $140 million contract (Rs31 billion, approximately), the Chinese company is to manufacture 230 state-of-the-art passenger coaches, of which 46 will be provided as completely built units and the remaining 184 will be manufactured in Pakistan by the PR engineers and technical staff under the supervision of the Chinese experts.
It merits mentioning that the PR is working to upgrade the dilapidated track (ML-1) as the Khanpur-Kotri section is not fit for high-speed train operation.
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KARACHI: Pakistan Railways on Sunday received the first 46 out of 230 new high-speed passenger coaches from China.
The new rail coaches reached Karachi port and will be transported to Lahore by the Karachi-Lahore main line-1 by end of this month, the authorities said.
Pakistan and China’s CRRC Tangshan Locomotive & Rolling Stock Company inked an agreement in November 2021 for the supply of 230 high-speed coaches to Pakistan Railways as part of a plan to upgrade and enhance long-distance passenger services in the country.
The PR spokesperson said that passenger rail coaches will include 80 compartments each for economy and air-conditioned class, 30 parlour cars, and 20 vans each for luggage and brake.
Two hundred freight vans will be imported, while 620 of such bogies will be prepared at the factory, he added.
Under $140 million contract (Rs31 billion, approximately), the Chinese company is to manufacture 230 state-of-the-art passenger coaches, of which 46 will be provided as completely built units and the remaining 184 will be manufactured in Pakistan by the PR engineers and technical staff under the supervision of the Chinese experts.
It merits mentioning that the PR is working to upgrade the dilapidated track (ML-1) as the Khanpur-Kotri section is not fit for high-speed train operation.
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Salary delay sparks uproar among PR employees
Workers union warn nationwide demonstrations next week
Pakistan Railways has failed to pay salaries to its employees so far due to the severe financial crisis, which has caused extreme distress among the employees.
Pakistan Railways Employees (PREM) Union (CBA) has protested at diesel engine shed in Lahore for the delay in current month salaries’ payment, saying that “only a few days are left until Eidul-Adha”.
Prem Union Lahore President Fiaz Ahmed Shahzad, Secretary Khizar Hayat Baig, Senior Vice President Muhammad Jameel Malik, and organizer Haji Aziz Madi have appealed to the Railways Minister Saad Rafique and CEO Arshad Salam Khattak to resolve the issue of salaries.
Please note that these were not advance payments but the salaries that were supposed to be received on specified dates and have still not been paid, causing severe restlessness among the employees.
Workers union central leader Nasir Mujtaba demanded immediate payment of salaries, otherwise, he warned, protest demonstrations would be held at stations across the country next week.
Generally, as the convention has it, government employees get advance salary of the upcoming month on the occasion of eid. This delay in the monthly payment – not the advance upcoming month salary – has caused the discontentment among employees as they had already been expecting double salaries this month to arrange for the sacrificial animal for the holy occasion.
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Workers union warn nationwide demonstrations next week
Pakistan Railways has failed to pay salaries to its employees so far due to the severe financial crisis, which has caused extreme distress among the employees.
Pakistan Railways Employees (PREM) Union (CBA) has protested at diesel engine shed in Lahore for the delay in current month salaries’ payment, saying that “only a few days are left until Eidul-Adha”.
Prem Union Lahore President Fiaz Ahmed Shahzad, Secretary Khizar Hayat Baig, Senior Vice President Muhammad Jameel Malik, and organizer Haji Aziz Madi have appealed to the Railways Minister Saad Rafique and CEO Arshad Salam Khattak to resolve the issue of salaries.
Please note that these were not advance payments but the salaries that were supposed to be received on specified dates and have still not been paid, causing severe restlessness among the employees.
Workers union central leader Nasir Mujtaba demanded immediate payment of salaries, otherwise, he warned, protest demonstrations would be held at stations across the country next week.
Generally, as the convention has it, government employees get advance salary of the upcoming month on the occasion of eid. This delay in the monthly payment – not the advance upcoming month salary – has caused the discontentment among employees as they had already been expecting double salaries this month to arrange for the sacrificial animal for the holy occasion.
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Revised PC-I of ML-1 project approved
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved the revised PC-I for the ML-1 railway project, a key component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) worth $6.7 billion, ARY News reported.
According to a statement, the CDWP has now forwarded the project to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for final approval.
The Havelian Dry Port project has also been attached with the ML-1 project.
Meanwhile, the CDWP also approved seven small projects worth Rs 82.2 billion and sent three projects worth Rs 9.2 billion to ECNEC for approval.
The Muzaffarabad-Mansehra Expressway project worth Rs 58 billion and the Mirpur-Mangla Road project worth Rs 9.2 billion have also been sent to ECNEC for approval.
Earlier, the National Railway Administration (NRA), China pledged to collaborate closely with Pakistan Railways to kick start ground operations for the ML-I project.
The Chinese government assured full support for the ML-1 project, and joint efforts will be made to ensure its swift completion.
The ML-1 project is poised to bring about a transformative change in Pakistan’s railway system, and both countries are committed to working together for the project’s speedy realization.
ML-1 project
The project, Pakistan’s first-ever state-of-the-art railway project, aims upgrading and doubling of the 1733-kilometre railway track from Karachi to Peshawar besides the installation of modern signaling and telecom systems.
The project also included complete grade separation and fencing, making travel durations of 10 hours between Lahore and Karachi, 2.45 hours between Lahore and Rawalpindi, and 14.30 hours between Karachi and Peshawar.
The project features construction of railway tracks between Nawabshah to Rohri, Multan to Lahore, Lahore to Lalamusa, Kemari to Hyderabad, Hyderabad to Multan, Lalamusa to Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi to Peshawar and Havelian Dry Port.
The upgradation of the railway tracks will enable the trains to run at 140kilometres per hour. The project also features the construction of 2,096 bridges/culverts, 1,300km of fencing, and 165/631-grade separation.
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The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved the revised PC-I for the ML-1 railway project, a key component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) worth $6.7 billion, ARY News reported.
According to a statement, the CDWP has now forwarded the project to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for final approval.
The Havelian Dry Port project has also been attached with the ML-1 project.
Meanwhile, the CDWP also approved seven small projects worth Rs 82.2 billion and sent three projects worth Rs 9.2 billion to ECNEC for approval.
The Muzaffarabad-Mansehra Expressway project worth Rs 58 billion and the Mirpur-Mangla Road project worth Rs 9.2 billion have also been sent to ECNEC for approval.
Earlier, the National Railway Administration (NRA), China pledged to collaborate closely with Pakistan Railways to kick start ground operations for the ML-I project.
The Chinese government assured full support for the ML-1 project, and joint efforts will be made to ensure its swift completion.
The ML-1 project is poised to bring about a transformative change in Pakistan’s railway system, and both countries are committed to working together for the project’s speedy realization.
ML-1 project
The project, Pakistan’s first-ever state-of-the-art railway project, aims upgrading and doubling of the 1733-kilometre railway track from Karachi to Peshawar besides the installation of modern signaling and telecom systems.
The project also included complete grade separation and fencing, making travel durations of 10 hours between Lahore and Karachi, 2.45 hours between Lahore and Rawalpindi, and 14.30 hours between Karachi and Peshawar.
The project features construction of railway tracks between Nawabshah to Rohri, Multan to Lahore, Lahore to Lalamusa, Kemari to Hyderabad, Hyderabad to Multan, Lalamusa to Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi to Peshawar and Havelian Dry Port.
The upgradation of the railway tracks will enable the trains to run at 140kilometres per hour. The project also features the construction of 2,096 bridges/culverts, 1,300km of fencing, and 165/631-grade separation.
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ML-1 pact: Govt approves talks with China on state-of-the-art railway project
The federal cabinet has approved starting negotiations on the Financial Commitment Agreement between China and Pakistan Railways to upgrade the long-awaited Mainline-1 (ML-1) project — a crucial component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Friday, instructed that the final agreement on the state-of-the-art railway project be brought back to the cabinet for approval.
The ML-1 is one of the strategic projects between both countries for the development of infrastructure after the federal government approved the annual plan for budget 2024-25 in June to kick-start implementation of the second phase of the CPEC.
Under the plan, the government will focus on bilateral cooperation in diverse sectors including industry, agriculture modernisation, socioeconomic development, scientific collaboration, infrastructure and energy, The News reported.
The railway project consists of three phases having a total length of 1,726km, once implemented, is expected to considerably improve the logistics performance of the country.
It is the commitment of the Chinese side they will consider providing financing support, including loans with favourable terms, for this strategic project. The financing scheme shall be negotiated and agreed upon by the relevant departments of both sides.
The upgraded ML-1 is designed for 160km/hr on the upgraded track, while its operational speed is set at 120km/h. The existing line capacity of ML-1 will be enhanced from 34 to 120 trains per day, addressing future population growth with a forward-looking approach. Upgraded ML-1 will seamlessly combine speed, reliability and capacity in rail transportation.
The passenger handling capacity of ML-1, at its optimum, will be boosted from the existing 29 million to 170 million, and freight capacity from 8 to 43 million tons.
Realistically speaking, the envisaged upgradation of ML-1 will meet passenger and freight requirements for about 25 to 30 years. There are certain observations of relevant ministries.
The PC-I of ML-1 does not include the scope and cost of the rolling stock and security infrastructure of ML-1, the publication said, adding that another PC-I of around Rs36 billion is under process for the purpose of security.
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The federal cabinet has approved starting negotiations on the Financial Commitment Agreement between China and Pakistan Railways to upgrade the long-awaited Mainline-1 (ML-1) project — a crucial component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Friday, instructed that the final agreement on the state-of-the-art railway project be brought back to the cabinet for approval.
The ML-1 is one of the strategic projects between both countries for the development of infrastructure after the federal government approved the annual plan for budget 2024-25 in June to kick-start implementation of the second phase of the CPEC.
Under the plan, the government will focus on bilateral cooperation in diverse sectors including industry, agriculture modernisation, socioeconomic development, scientific collaboration, infrastructure and energy, The News reported.
The railway project consists of three phases having a total length of 1,726km, once implemented, is expected to considerably improve the logistics performance of the country.
It is the commitment of the Chinese side they will consider providing financing support, including loans with favourable terms, for this strategic project. The financing scheme shall be negotiated and agreed upon by the relevant departments of both sides.
The upgraded ML-1 is designed for 160km/hr on the upgraded track, while its operational speed is set at 120km/h. The existing line capacity of ML-1 will be enhanced from 34 to 120 trains per day, addressing future population growth with a forward-looking approach. Upgraded ML-1 will seamlessly combine speed, reliability and capacity in rail transportation.
The passenger handling capacity of ML-1, at its optimum, will be boosted from the existing 29 million to 170 million, and freight capacity from 8 to 43 million tons.
Realistically speaking, the envisaged upgradation of ML-1 will meet passenger and freight requirements for about 25 to 30 years. There are certain observations of relevant ministries.
The PC-I of ML-1 does not include the scope and cost of the rolling stock and security infrastructure of ML-1, the publication said, adding that another PC-I of around Rs36 billion is under process for the purpose of security.
ML-1 pact: Govt approves talks with China on state-of-the-art railway project
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Over 41 million passengers traveled by train in Pakistan
According to the data, a total passenger earning in the fiscal year 2023-24 was Rs. 47.712 billion, exceeding the budgetary target by a margin of Rs. 8.712 billion. Besides, there is an increase in earnings by Rs. 13.799 billion as compared to the earnings of the previous financial year 2022-23.
The revenue generated through other means in the fiscal year 2023-24 was Rs. 39.803 billion which includes freight, military traffic, property and land, scrap and others, it added.
The railway authorities are hopeful that the number of railway passengers will rise further during the upcoming year.
Pakistan Railways has made special arrangements to facilitate passengers at stations and in trains en-route including provision of state-of-the-art dining cars, mobile charging sockets are provided in coaches and provision of water dispensers in coaches to provide clean drinking water to passengers.
Besides this, the department has installed Ticket Vending Machines (TVM) for purchasing tickets, information counters to guide and facilitate passengers, digital display boards for arrival and departure of trains and provision of wheel chairs and ramps for disabled people.
To improve the punctuality of trains, Pakistan Railways is removing speed restrictions through special maintenance of track, signaling system is being improved through computerized interlocking and installation of solar system, locomotive failures are being removed through timely maintenance and new passenger coaches are being inducted.
Redressal of passenger complaints, the department has established a state-of-the-art call center under Railway Automated Booking and Travelling Assistance (RABTA), passengers can also lodge their complaints on Pakistan Railways’ website and complaint registers are also provided at stations and in trains so that the passengers can lodge their complaints.
“If a contractor is found selling substandard products, they are fined and issued a warning. Upon receiving three fines, the contractor’s agreement with Pakistan Railways is terminated,” it added.
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According to the data, a total passenger earning in the fiscal year 2023-24 was Rs. 47.712 billion, exceeding the budgetary target by a margin of Rs. 8.712 billion. Besides, there is an increase in earnings by Rs. 13.799 billion as compared to the earnings of the previous financial year 2022-23.
The revenue generated through other means in the fiscal year 2023-24 was Rs. 39.803 billion which includes freight, military traffic, property and land, scrap and others, it added.
The railway authorities are hopeful that the number of railway passengers will rise further during the upcoming year.
Pakistan Railways has made special arrangements to facilitate passengers at stations and in trains en-route including provision of state-of-the-art dining cars, mobile charging sockets are provided in coaches and provision of water dispensers in coaches to provide clean drinking water to passengers.
Besides this, the department has installed Ticket Vending Machines (TVM) for purchasing tickets, information counters to guide and facilitate passengers, digital display boards for arrival and departure of trains and provision of wheel chairs and ramps for disabled people.
To improve the punctuality of trains, Pakistan Railways is removing speed restrictions through special maintenance of track, signaling system is being improved through computerized interlocking and installation of solar system, locomotive failures are being removed through timely maintenance and new passenger coaches are being inducted.
Redressal of passenger complaints, the department has established a state-of-the-art call center under Railway Automated Booking and Travelling Assistance (RABTA), passengers can also lodge their complaints on Pakistan Railways’ website and complaint registers are also provided at stations and in trains so that the passengers can lodge their complaints.
“If a contractor is found selling substandard products, they are fined and issued a warning. Upon receiving three fines, the contractor’s agreement with Pakistan Railways is terminated,” it added.
Over 41 million passengers traveled by train in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Around 41.91 million passengers traveled by train during 2023-24 compared to 35.40 million in 2022-23 – an increase of 6.51 million in the
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Man, son busy taking selfie run over by train in Karachi
A man and his minor son were killed after being hit by a train while they were taking a selfie on railway tracks in Karachi, ARY News reported on Thursday.
The incident took place in the Landhi area, and the victims were identified as Jamil, a laborer, and his 5-year-old son Safiullah.
According to the police, Jamil along with his son went to the railway tracks to take selfies and group photos, but while capturing a selfie, he failed to notice the speeding train approaching from behind. The two got run over by the train and died on the spot, the police said.
Their bodies were transported to their native city Jacobabad after being handed over to their relatives. The last selfies they took have become a heartbreaking reminder of the incident.
Despite repeated warnings from railway and police officials, citizens continue to trespass on railway tracks, putting themselves at risk of accidents. Pakistan Railways declined to comment on the incident.
Locals urged the Railways police to take more steps to ensure increased awareness and precautions to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
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A man and his minor son were killed after being hit by a train while they were taking a selfie on railway tracks in Karachi, ARY News reported on Thursday.
The incident took place in the Landhi area, and the victims were identified as Jamil, a laborer, and his 5-year-old son Safiullah.
According to the police, Jamil along with his son went to the railway tracks to take selfies and group photos, but while capturing a selfie, he failed to notice the speeding train approaching from behind. The two got run over by the train and died on the spot, the police said.
Their bodies were transported to their native city Jacobabad after being handed over to their relatives. The last selfies they took have become a heartbreaking reminder of the incident.
Despite repeated warnings from railway and police officials, citizens continue to trespass on railway tracks, putting themselves at risk of accidents. Pakistan Railways declined to comment on the incident.
Locals urged the Railways police to take more steps to ensure increased awareness and precautions to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
Man, son busy taking selfie run over by train in Karachi
KARACHI: A man and his minor son were killed after being hit by a train while they were taking a selfie on railway tracks in Karachi, ARY News reported on
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