Tag: Pakistan Railways

Railway police claim to arrest thief

MULTAN, April 22 (APP): Pakistan railways police claimed to have arrested a thief for stealing cash from a woman travelling in Buisness Express. According to plaintiff, Rehman Mazhar travelling in a buisness class of bogie no.5 of the train as the accused identified as Usama hailing from Noshera Feroz, stole purse of a woman taking… Continue reading Railway police claim to arrest thief

Pakistan Railways develops a comprehensive solar strategy to save billions

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Pakistan Railways intends to transition the power network of all its stations, including major railway stations, offices, workshops, and factories, to solar systems in various stages. This initiative is expected to result in substantial savings for the department, amounting to billions of rupees. An official from the Ministry of Railways informed… Continue reading Pakistan Railways develops a comprehensive solar strategy to save billions

PR extends Rehman Baba Express stopover at Mirpur Mathelo Station

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Pakistan Railways has extended the temporary stoppage at Mirpur Mathelo Railway Station of 47-Up/48-Down Rehman Baba Express, which ply between Peshawar to Karachi, for another three months to facilitate the people of the area. According to the spokesman of Pakistan Railways (PR), the train runs between Peshawar and Karachi via Rawalpindi, Hafizabad,… Continue reading PR extends Rehman Baba Express stopover at Mirpur Mathelo Station

PAJCCI commend Railways over increasing its revenue, suggests launching of cargo trains

PESHAWAR, Apr 14 (APP):Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) has commended Pakistan Railways over increasing its annual revenue to highest peak of Rs. 66 billion in nine months of current year and has suggested for launching of cargo trains to further piling up of earnings. In a press statement issued here on Sunday,… Continue reading PAJCCI commend Railways over increasing its revenue, suggests launching of cargo trains

Railways facilitates 2,400 Indian Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi celebrations

LAHORE, Apr 13 (APP):Pakistan Railways transported 2,400 Sikh pilgrims to Hassan Abdaal for their religious rituals via special trains on Saturday. Earlier, these Sikhs entered Pakistan via the Wahga border crossing from India to participate in the celebrations of Baisakhi, a religious festival. According to the PR spokesperson, the Sikh pilgrims were welcomed at the… Continue reading Railways facilitates 2,400 Indian Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi celebrations

Railways lauded for excellent initiative for families in KP

PESHAWAR, Apr 11 (APP):The people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have called an initiative of Pakistan Railways Peshawar Division for launching Safari Tourists train from Peshawar Cantt Railways Station to Attock Khurd as an excellent and revolutionary step. The Safari Train will start its journey from Peshawar Cantt which will reach Attock Khurd via Peshawar City, Nowshera,… Continue reading Railways lauded for excellent initiative for families in KP

Four special trains on Eid

LAHORE, Mar 24 (APP):The Pakistan Railways will run four special trains to facilitate passengers on Eid-ul-Fitr. According to official sources Pakistan Railways runs special Eid trains every year to facilitate passengers heading to or coming from Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Rawalpindi and Quetta. A majority of those working in other cities, travel to hometowns before Eid… Continue reading Four special trains on Eid

PR CEO announces 4 Eid Special Trains to facilitate passengers

LAHORE, Mar 20 (APP):Pakistan Railways Chief Executive Officer Aamir Ali Baloch announced the operation of four Eid special trains to facilitate passengers during Eid-ul-Fitr. Speaking to senior journalists at Railways Headquarters here on Wednesday, Baloch highlighted the railway’s financial independence, stating that it meets expenses independently and only relies on the government for pension payments… Continue reading PR CEO announces 4 Eid Special Trains to facilitate passengers

Railways earn Rs 55 bln in eight months

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):Pakistan Railways has earned Rs 55 billion in the first eight months of the current financial year 2023-24, despite facing a financial crisis due to floods in the monsoon season. During the first eight months of the last financial year (2022-23), the department earned Rs 37 billion, a historic increase in revenue… Continue reading Railways earn Rs 55 bln in eight months

PR CEO announces plans for train restoration, improvements

LAHORE, Feb 29 (APP):Pakistan Railways Chief Executive Officer Aamir Baloch said on Thursday that train service would be restored gradually based on resource availability. During an online live e-Kutchery session, Baloch revealed that a new train timetable was set to be implemented from March 15 while the restoration of Sandal and Khushhal Khan Khattak Express trains… Continue reading PR CEO announces plans for train restoration, improvements

Railways finalize plan to procure 230 passengers coaches

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP):Pakistan Railways is finalizing a plan to procure 230 passenger coaches and 820 High Capacity Wagons under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) aiming help to improve the speed of the trains and ensure adherence to fixed timings. “Out of the total, around 46 Completely-Built-Up (CBU) passenger coaches have been procured up… Continue reading Railways finalize plan to procure 230 passengers coaches

Railways finalize plan to procure 230 passengers coaches

ISLAMABAD, Feb 19 (APP):Pakistan Railways is finalizing a plan to procure 230 passenger coaches and 820 High Capacity Wagons under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) aiming help to improve the speed of the trains and ensure adherence to fixed timings. “Out of the total, around 46 Completely-Built-Up (CBU) passenger coaches have been procured up… Continue reading Railways finalize plan to procure 230 passengers coaches

Railways all set to restore Akbar Bugti Express in March

ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (APP):Pakistan Railways is set to restore one more passenger train `Akber Bugti Express` from Quetta to Lahore to facilitate the passengers of the routes and generate more revenue for the department. “The decision to restore Akber Bugti Express train has been taken on the directions of the caretaker Minister for Railways Shahid… Continue reading Railways all set to restore Akbar Bugti Express in March

Railways set to open Shahdadpur Railway Station platform

ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP):Pakistan Railways has almost completed the upgradation and rehabilitation work of the Shahdadpur Railway Station platform and set to open it for the passengers of the area very soon. “The government has already allocated around Rs 2 million more funds for completing the renovation of the platform of Shahdadpur Railway Station, official… Continue reading Railways set to open Shahdadpur Railway Station platform

PR collects Rs 74.8 mln from ticketless passengers

ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP):Pakistan Railways has collected an amount of Rs 74.8 million from ticket-less passengers in a crackdown during the three two months with the help of railway police and train staffers. “Around 58,446 passengers found travelling without tickets in different trains and collected the said amount from them, which is deposited in the… Continue reading PR collects Rs 74.8 mln from ticketless passengers

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