Pakistan Railways Launches Milestone Initiative, Eyes Modernization and Trade Boost
ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has described the latest initiative to modernize Pakistan Railways as a “milestone” for the organization. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Abbasi said the new project, the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), will not only upgrade freight operations but also strengthen the railway’s revenue through freight charges, track access fees, and revenue-sharing arrangements.
The minister emphasized that the government is fully committed to launching Phase II of the DFC as soon as possible, in line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision of transforming Pakistan Railways into a key driver of trade facilitation and modernization. Abbasi also expressed gratitude to DP World and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for their partnership, calling it “the beginning of a new era for Pakistan Railways.”
New Rawalpindi-Islamabad Train Service for Daily Commuters
In a related development, Pakistan Railways has decided to introduce a new train service between Islamabad and Rawalpindi to make daily commuting easier. The decision came during a high-level meeting at Railways Headquarters in Lahore, chaired by Minister Abbasi and attended by Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi.
The meeting also reviewed the overall security situation of Pakistan Railways, with special attention on safeguarding railway lines and operations in Balochistan. Officials briefed the ministers on measures to strengthen security across the network.
A joint crackdown on encroachments on railway land was approved during the session. It was decided that the National Constabulary, in coordination with the Railways Police, will actively participate in anti-encroachment operations. The Interior Minister assured full support from the Frontier Constabulary (FC) in these efforts.
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