Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has announced a major overhaul of Pakistan’s ageing railway infrastructure, calling it a historic initiative in the country’s 78-year history. The government has launched extensive track upgrade and digitisation plans aimed at improving efficiency, safety, and travel times. According to the minister, key projects include the upgrade of the…
The coal supply crisis affecting the Sahiwal Power Plant has been resolved following high-level intervention by the government, ensuring continued electricity generation and grid stability. The issue arose when coal reserves at the 1,320-megawatt plant dropped to critically low levels, sufficient for only a few days of operation. The situation prompted the Power Division to…
Work has officially begun to restore train services in multiple districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following federal approval, marking a significant step toward improving transport infrastructure in the region. According to officials, Pakistan Railways has initiated practical steps to revive railway connectivity in five key districts, including Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda and Kohat. The project will…
A rising number of train accidents across Pakistan has sparked serious concerns about railway safety, maintenance, and operational efficiency. Since January 1, more than 20 incidents involving passenger and freight trains have been reported, resulting in at least three deaths, hundreds of injuries, and significant disruption to rail services. The accidents have occurred across major…
