Pakistan Railways has achieved a major financial milestone, posting a record-breaking Rs 93 billion in revenue for the fiscal year 2024–25. This is the highest income in its 78-year history and a notable increase from Rs 88 billion earned in the previous year.
According to the Railways spokesperson, the income came from multiple sources. Passenger trains played a key role, especially the Karachi Division, which topped the chart by generating nearly Rs 15 billion. The Lahore Division followed with over Rs 11 billion. On the freight side, Karachi earned Rs 28 billion, and Multan contributed Rs 1 billion.
In addition to passenger and freight services, military traffic brought in Rs 1.5 billion, other coaching services Rs 3 billion, and miscellaneous operations Rs 9.5 billion. These numbers reflect strong operational efficiency and growing demand for railway services.
Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi praised the team for delivering “excellent results with limited resources.” He emphasized the plan to further increase freight income by up to 70% in the coming year, focusing on efficiency and logistics. “I salute our workers,” he said, “who have worked day and night for the stability of the department.”
With this record revenue, Pakistan Railways is now in a better position to invest in infrastructure, safety upgrades, and customer service improvements, aiming to regain its role as a reliable and modern transport system across the country.