According to yesterday’s media statement from Federal Minister for Railways and Aviation Saad Rafique, Pakistan Railways (PR) will receive 230 new passenger coaches by December 2022. Details indicate that these buses will have a number of contemporary conveniences and a top speed of 160 km/h.
According to a Pakistan Railways PR representative, the company will initially import 46 contemporary passenger coaches from China and manufacture 184 additional coaches at the Carriage Factory in Islamabad. Similar to how PR will first produce 620 vans locally and import 200 cargo vans.
Each passenger coach will feature 80 compartments for the economy and air-conditioned classes, 30 parlour cars, and 20 vans for luggage and braking, the representative continued.
Flood Induced Losses
A recent report revealed that PR has been bearing losses of around Rs. 100 million each day due to the relentless monsoon rains and the consequent floods all over the country.
A senior PR official stated that the rain and floods have destroyed several railway tracks, stalling operations and rendering several parts of the country inaccessible.
PR announced the suspension of operation of five express trains on the Main Line-1 (ML-1) a few days ago until the rehabilitation of tracks. The department has notified the passengers to visit their nearest PR office to seek refunds for their pre-booked tickets.
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