PR freight revenue from Rawalpindi hits record Rs3.35bn in FY2020-21
- By Web Desk -
- Jul 06, 2021
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways (PR) has generated record high freight revenue of Rs3.35bn from Rawalpindi division in FY2020-21, reported ARY News on Tuesday.
According to a report released by the Pakistan Railways (PR), it is the first time that the freight revenue was recorded 182per cent higher as compared to the fixed target.
The spokesperson said that the PR generated Rs3.35 billion through its freight train operations against the set target of Rs186 million.
The Pakistan Railways generated Rs339 billion more against the fixed target, the spokesperson said.
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