PM Shehbaz orders strategy to expand railway links with Central Asia
- 04-Jun-2025
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has directed the formulation of a strategy to expand the railway network in order to enhance trade relations with Central Asian countries, ARY News reported. Chairing a meeting regarding Pakistan Railways in Islamabad on Wednesday, he noted that railway system is the backbone of any country’s economy. He emphasized […]
Several trains delayed amid dense fog
- 07-Jan-2025
Several trains have experienced delays due to fog and adverse weather conditions in various cities of Pakistan, ARY News reported on Tuesday. Trains arriving and departing from Karachi have been affected by delays for more than 12 hours. According to details, the Rehman Baba Express, traveling from Peshawar, is delayed by three hours, while the […]
Pakistan Railway incurred Rs 48bln losses in FY2022-23
- 18-Sep-2024
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railway (PR) incurred losses of Rs 48.195 billion in the fiscal year 2022-23, ARY News reported on Wednesday. According to a report, the loss of over Rs 48.195 billion is 2.04% higher than the previous year. The report mentioned that the railway administration has failed to reduce the losses despite the efforts. The […]
Pakistan, Russia ink agreement to upgrade railway sector
- 07-Jun-2024
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Railway sector on Friday on the sidelines of 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The Memorandum of Understanding aims to explore opportunities for implementing railway upgrade projects and other initiatives within this crucial sector. According to a press release issued by […]
PR earned over Rs40b in first half of current fiscal year: Senate told
- 22-May-2024
ISLAMABAD: The Senate was informed today that Pakistan Railways has earned over forty billion rupees in the first half of the current fiscal year, ARY News reported. Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar told the House during Question Hour that the revenue of Pakistan Railways has increased to 63.250 billion rupees during the […]
Train services suspended as Jaffar Express crashes into tractor
- 27-Nov-2023
SUKKUR: Train services were suspended as Jaffar Express crashed into a tractor in Sukkar, ARY News reported. As per details, Pakistan railway officials stated that Lahore-bound Jaffar Express from Quetta crashed into a tractor parked on the railway track. The train services were temporarily suspended however, no human loss occurred in the accident. Earlier, at […]
Pakistan Railways revives Shalimar Express, reduces fares
- 27-Apr-2023
LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways has announced the revival of the high-speed Shalimar Express passenger train, which was closed last year, ARY News reported on Thursday. According to the Railway Department, the Shalimar Express will resume operations from Lahore to Karachi on May 1, en route Sahiwal instead of Faisalabad. Previously, the Shalimar Express used to […]
Pakistan Railway employee sets example of honesty
- 08-Jul-2022
SUKKUR: An employee of Pakistan Railways has set an example of honesty as he facilitated an unknown passenger to get back his bag that fell on the railway track. The PR employee in Sukkur, Sadaqat Malik, made a video of the bag with Rs20,000 cash and posted it on social media to find out its […]
Pakistan Railways makes progress in probe into Karachi Express accident
- 19-Mar-2021
The railway officials have decided to collect evidence from the locals after 14 days post-accident of Karachi Express.
Railway officials to brief PM Imran Khan on ML-1 project today
- 28-Dec-2020
PM Imran Khan will chair a high-level session which would be attended by Railways Minister Azam Swati, advisers, federal ministers, chairman and officers of Pakistan Railways (PR).