Railways

Court also orders the ML-1 to be made operational within two years

Railways submits business plan to court outlining strategy for turning itself into profitable entity

Planning minister says govt wants to finalise, implement both ML-1 and Karachi Circular Railway

CJP had grilled Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid, saying he should’ve resigned after the incident

Equipment, purchased for Rs40m, could not be repaired and has been put aside at railway stations

Railways minister says there is no deal with Sharif family in the offing

The fare has been fixed at Rs30, says railways minister

It has been directed to ensure checking of luggage of passengers

Phase 1 expected to be completed in four years

A devastating fire ripped through a crowded train carrying religious pilgrims

Railways minister says $9.32b project envisages laying 1,800km track across Pakistan

Govt to take around $9b loan on its books to finance much-delayed scheme

Dream of modern railway infrastructure may finally come true

Audit officials identified during audit of 2010 objections regarding misappropriation of Rs194.7m had come to light

Trains plying on main, branch lines in Karachi, Sukkur divisions most effected

Says premier is committed to pursue ML-1 project with help of China

Rasheed says Samjhauta Express not to operate as long as he is railways minister

Computerized balloting through third party Bahria Town has been cancelled

Most travellers face difficult situations as bedbugs emerge from bogies during journey

The Mughalpura workshops have a history of rebuilding steam engines more than a century old

Govt acquired land at market rates, development to start after monsoon

Directs railways officials to ensure provision of electricity, increase number of boogies from 3 to 6

Public-private partnership can help achieve greater efficiency and performance

It is unclear whether the new government has any concrete plan for the railways’ revival

ML-1 agreement to be signed during PM's upcoming visit to China

The service was incurring a loss of Rs17,000 on a daily basis

Decide to reduce length of CPEC’s largest project from 1,872 km to around 1,680 km

Minister says he feels all thieves will be behind bars by June 30

Railways minister says all necessary steps are being taken for improvement

Sheikh Rasheed-led ministry also decides to slash 61% of maintenance allowance

NA panel seeks details of salary outflows, revenue, land holdings

Train was suspended last Thursday in the wake of prevailing situation between Pakistan and India

Says Pakistan Railways will benefit from Turkish experience

Sheikh Rasheed says tenders have been floated; service will start when coaches are available

Minister says Punjab lacks investment in the sector

India’s state railways built largely during colonial rule have an appalling safety record for decades

Minister says he will move top court against Shehbaz’s appointment as PAC chief

Will introduce 20 trains each for freight, passenger services this year

In Dec, railways inaugurated first freight train in association with private sector

The department has initiated a campaign against ticket dodgers, which significantly curbed their numbers

Minister says route was closed after militants blew up 10 bridges in 2006

Entity is widening network and pressing ahead with international joint ventures: minister

Railways to retrieve 264 acres of land in Multan Division

The government will lay a 143-kilometre railway track to connect the Thar coalfield

The rules allow them to suspend someone on substantial grounds by adopting legal procedures

Apex court also stops Pakistan Railways from developing housing society schemes

Railways is currently facing more than 1,600 cases in civil and other courts

Chief justice has ordered clearance of all pending cases in next two months

Minister inaugurates first cargo train under public-private partnership

Shalimar Express and Millat Express arriving from nearby stations were stopped as the tracks were resorted