Islamabad–Rawalpindi to Get High-Speed Train, Travel Time Cut to 20 Minutes
ISLAMABAD – Commuters traveling between Islamabad and Rawalpindi will soon enjoy a major time-saving boost, as the government moves forward with a high-speed rail project set to reduce travel time to just 20 minutes.
The decision was finalized in a high-level meeting chaired by Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi and attended by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Officials agreed to fast-track the initiative, with the framework agreement expected to be signed next week.
The project will link Margalla Station in Islamabad with Rawalpindi Saddar Station. Pakistan Railways confirmed that the service will not only slash travel time but also save commuters fuel and ease traffic congestion on busy routes.
Under the plan, the Ministry of Railways will provide the track, while the Capital Development Authority (CDA) will manage operations. The government has also cleared the import of the latest high-speed trains for the service.
Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi said the project is a public welfare initiative aimed at improving daily travel for residents of both cities. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi added that the development reflects Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision of offering citizens modern, affordable, and reliable public transport.
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