Tag: Pakistan Railways
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Pakistan Railways increases train fares amid record-high fuel prices
Pakistan Railways has announced a second fare increase this September in response to a significant surge in petrol and diesel prices.
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Pakistan Railways to reduce train fares by up to 10 per cent
The Ministry of Railways has decided to lower fares by up to 5 to 10 per cent as a result of the recent drop in the cost of petroleum products. Samaa reports that Secretary of Railways Zafar Ranjha will preside over a meeting on Friday to review and announce the train fares. Prime Minister (PM)…
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Railway uses 53 acres land to illegally build housing society
Pakistan Railways used its land of 53 acres to construct the housing society for its employees which was allocated for railway purposes only, reports The Express Tribune. On Monday, it was revealed during the hearing of Sindh High Court that the land was primarily given for railways purposes but it turned to real estate against…
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‘Rs 620bn needed for Pakistan Railways’ total up-gradation,’ says Azam Swati
Railway Minister Azam Khan Swati on Wednesday said he needed Rs 620 billion for the total up-gradation of the Pakistan Railways, a few days after the fatal Ghotki train accident that claimed over 60 lives and injured over 100 passengers. “I was at the site till the entire track was not restored,” said the minister,…
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After hundreds of train accidents, casualties in two years, PM says ‘role of railways crucial for Naya Pakistan’
After nearly 200 major and minor train accidents that have caused hundreds of casualties since the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) took reins of the country in 2018, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has said that the role of Pakistan Railways is “crucial” in the journey to Naya Pakistan. Speaking at the inauguration of the Hassan Abdal Railway…
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Pakistan Railways removes first woman station manager within hours of appointment
Syeda Marzia Al-Zahra, who was appointed as Pakistan’s first-ever woman station manager in Lahore was removed from her position by Pakistan Railways a few hours after her appointment. As per reports, a union of station masters allegedly severely opposed her appointment and threatened to protest against the admin if the notification was not cancelled. Speaking…
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Pakistan Railways appoints first woman station manager
The Lahore railway station has hired a woman officer as station manager for the first time in its history. Railway authorities have appointed Lahore Assistant Transport Officer (ATO) Syeda Marzia Al-Zahra as the station manager of Lahore railway station. She has replaced the additional charge of station manager Lahore from station master Lahore Cantt Younis…
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Railways CEO differs on Rasheed’s claim, says Tezgam fire broke out due to short circuit
Pakistan Railways (PR) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Muhammad Leghari has differed on Federal Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad’s claim and said that the deadly Tezgam Express fire from last year broke due to a short circuit and the gas cylinder only exploded later on. As many as 73 passengers were killed, with 90 per cent of…
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Lahore-Wagah train service to resume after 22 years on Dec 14
After a gap of almost 22 years, the train service, with a capacity of carrying 181 passengers, between Lahore and Wagah Railway Station will resume operations on December 14. According to the chief operating superintendent of Pakistan Railways Aamir Baloch, “The shuttle train will provide commute for the passengers desiring to witness the flag ceremony…
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Railways’ Rs213 million reduced to ashes in train fire
Pakistan Railways (PR) has suffered a loss of whopping Rs213 million as three of Tezgam’s carriages were reduced to ashes in the fire that shook the entire nation on Thursday, a private media outlet reported. At least 74 people were killed and over 40 others injured after three gas cylinders exploded in a train travelling…