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Pakistan: Passengers stranded in Karachi as railways cancel trains due to
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan Railways cancelled 11 trains scheduled to depart from Karachi to several major cities across the country, citing technical faults, a move that left thousands of passengers stranded and drew fresh criticism over the worsening condition of Pakistan's rail system.
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Pakistan: Railways' financial crisis deepens amid structural failures
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
According to Dawn, during a session of the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, chaired by Rana Iradat Sharif Khan, officials disclosed that while the railways generated an operational surplus of Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 2.4 billion, its immediate obligations have r
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Ageing fleet pushes Pakistan Railways deeper into operational crisis
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan Railways is facing increasing locomotive failures due to its ageing fleet, with over 63 per cent of engines more than 20 years old, Pak officials told the National Assembly Standing Committee on Railways, as reported by Dawn. According to the report, the disclosures highlight long-s
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US seeks Pakistan's cooperation on locomotive sales, mineral exploration:
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The current US administration under President Donald Trump has approached Pakistan to explore partnerships in the sale of American locomotives and cooperation in mineral exploration, including assessment studies and agreements aimed at accelerating extraction, The Express Tribune reported
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Pakistan: Jaffar Express targeted again in Bolan Pass, passengers unharmed
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express was fired upon in Balochistan's Bolan Pass, the sixth attack on the route in recent weeks. Security forces on board returned fire, and the train was later cleared to continue. "No casualty was reported," officials said, as security was tightened along the tr
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Pakistan: Floods force suspension of train operations on five sections in
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Floods and heavy rains in Punjab have suspended train services on five sections and damaged power infrastructure, Dawn reported. Pakistan Railways is repairing breached tracks and bridges, while Lesco said over 73,000 consumers were hit, with 13,000 still without electricity. Other Discos al
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Pakistan: Train drivers threaten nationwide strike over 'defective' wagons
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Train drivers are expressing their strong dissatisfaction over being held accountable for recent derailments and accidents, and they have warned of launching a nationwide strike if Pakistan Railways (PR) continues to utilise 'defective' wagons.
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Train operations from Quetta to resume after security clearance: Pakistan
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
After an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded on the track near Spezand Station in Quetta, Pakistan Railways (PR) on Sunday said train operations from Quetta will resume once security clearance is obtained.
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Pakistan Railways to hand over commercial management of 11 trains to priva
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan Railways has decided to hand over the commercial management of 11 passenger trains to the private sector, ARY News reported, citing sources.
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Pakistan Railways announces hike in fares for trains after petroleum price
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As per the notification, the Pakistan Railways said that a 2 per cent increase in fare will take effect from July 4 for express and passenger trains. The two per cent fare increase will also apply to advance bookings as per the notification.
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Pakistan: Attempt to steal railway pole ladder injures 17
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Passengers aboard the Awam Express and Musa Express trains sustained injuries to their hands and arms.
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Pakistan: Khanewal station bridge collapse kills railways employee, injure
Updated : 12 months ago IST
A Pakistan Railways employee died, and a woman was injured after a pedestrian bridge collapsed at Khanewal station, ARY News reported. Rescue teams responded quickly, and repair work began. Railway services continue. Pakistan Railways also announced five special Eidul Adha trains between Jun
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