ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways is facing a rising number of locomotive failures, with over 63 per cent of its engines having exceeded 20 years of service, officials told the National Assembly Standing Committee on Railways on Wednesday. The aging fleet has increasingly strained operations, prompting officials to outline corrective measures aimed at stabilising services and improving […]
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Train services resume in Balochistan after brief suspension
Train services in Balochistan and to other provinces have resumed after a 24-hour suspension imposed due to security concerns, Pakistan Railways officials confirmed on Friday. The temporary halt affected several key passenger services operating from Quetta, causing inconvenience to travellers. Read More: Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul train service to be restored within a year According to railway authorities, operations of […]
Train services halted after blast damages track near Dera Murad Jamali
DEAR MURAD JAMALI: Train services between Quetta and other parts of the country were suspended on Tuesday after a bomb blast damaged a section of the railway track near Dera Murad Jamali in Balochistan, officials said. Read More: Security forces foil Jaffar Express sabotage attempt Police said unknown miscreants had planted an improvised explosive device […]
Punjab to launch tram, high-speed train services: Azma Bokhari
Punjab’s Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said that after the success of the Metro Bus and Orange Line projects, Punjab is now preparing to launch tram and high-speed train services. She stated that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is fulfilling the mandate given to her by the people of Punjab with dedication […]