ISLAMABAD, Nov 09 (APP): U.S. Acting Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie Baker on Sunday paid a special visit to the historic Golra Railway Station and Railway Museum.
Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi briefed the visiting envoy on the site’s cultural and historical significance as well as its recent up-gradation.
During the visit, the minister gave Ambassador Baker a detailed tour of the Golra Station, the Quaid-e-Azam Saloon, and the heritage museum, which houses vintage locomotives, carriages, and railway equipment dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries.
The U.S made railway machinery and instruments on display particularly drew the ambassador’s attention.
Abbasi also apprised the envoy of the reforms and modernization initiatives being implemented in Pakistan Railways under his leadership.
He said major railway stations in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Faisalabad have been upgraded and digitized in line with international standards, while Pakistan’s first-ever “Safe and Smart Railway Station” has been established in Rawalpindi.
The ambassador praised the minister’s reform vision, describing Hanif Abbasi as a true “railway reformist” who is transforming the institution along modern lines.
Highlighting the importance of the rail sector, the minister said Pakistan Railways is not only a vital national asset but also a symbol of the country’s cultural heritage and international connectivity.
The visit left a lasting impression on Ambassador Baker, who admired the beauty, preservation, and historical charm of the Golra Railway Station.