From Karachi to Dhabeji: PTI Govt to launch local train service

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railway Sheikh Rashid Ahmad notified the media of the federal government’s initiative to launch a local train service in Karachi.

The Minister said, on the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan, a local train service is going to be initiated from Karachi’s Landhi area to Dhabeji in Thatta district.

President Arif Alvi will inaugurate the new addition in the railway fleet on October 31, Sheikh Rashid said.

This is the launch of sixth train within merely 60 days of the new government; “we will fulfill our promise of bringing 10 new trains in 100 days of the government,” the Minister boastfully mentioned.

In the next phase, the Federal Minister vowed to introduce a shuttle train service between Karachi and Hyderabad.

On October 16, Sheikh Rashid inaugurated two new passenger trains – the Mohenjo-Daro and Rohi Express trains.

The Mohenjo Daro passenger train runs between Sukkur and Kotri via Larkana route while Rohi Express chugs from Rohri to Khanpur.

Talking to media on the occasion, Sheikh Rashid said more than 31 railway stations are being upgraded across the country, adding that the PTI government will have to deliver in 100 days.

Last month, Prime Minister Imran Khan had inaugurated two new trains in a ceremony at Prime Minister Secretariat.

The PM also vowed to bring the latest technology to the department, which will facilitate thousands of passengers everyday.