Pakistan Railways plans to start work on the Main Line-1 (ML-1) project this year. The ministry has asked for Rs75 billion in the new budget to begin this massive railway upgrade. ML-1 is expected to cost around Rs2.3 trillion, making it the biggest project in railway history. The project is important for improving trade routes, […]
Main Line-1 (ML-1) project
Punjab’s bullet train plan faces reality check from rail officials
The Punjab government’s ambitious proposal to launch Pakistan’s first bullet train between Lahore and Rawalpindi is being met with major skepticism. Senior railway officials have called the plan unrealistic due to Pakistan’s outdated infrastructure and the enormous costs involved. Officials argue that Pakistan’s current rail system cannot support speeds over 100 km/h. A bullet train, […]