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Passengers delighted at 50% fare reduction
Say the reduced rates will encourage more people to travel by train
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IT-based solutions developed to reduce train accidents
5 prototypes will be installed at busiest crossings by December
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Sindh, Railways’ dispute continues over Karachi Circular Railway section
Iqbal sets short deadline for resolving the row before CPEC huddle
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Railways needs up to $30 billion for revival
Minister fears delay in CPEC projects could turn things ugly
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PR to introduce attendance system
Railways would be the first government department to install face recognition system for attendance, said minister
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Pakistan Railways finalises plans to upgrade tracks
BOT mechanism will resolve financing issues
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Pakistan Railways: Restoration work under way
'Restoration of peace in the country will play a vital role in development of the infrastructure'
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IDB to finance railways’ fleet expansion
300 locomotives will be inducted with help of IDB financing in span of 7 years
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Pakistan Railways: Outsourced trains earn Rs4.4b a year
Before being outsourced the four trains were generating Rs1.761 billion
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113 locomotives added in railways fleet in four years
Most additions were made by overhauling existing locomotives at a cost of Rs13.4 billion
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Railways’ revenue surges 48% during Eidul Azha
Minister Rafique claims discount offers working like a charm
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Pakistan Railways Azadi Train comes to Sindh
Train started its journey on August 12 from Margalla Railway Station, Islamabad
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Railways to join hands with universities for staff training
Aims to enhance work performance, ensure safe and smooth operations
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CDWP approves 18 new projects worth Rs54.5b
Planning Commission deputy chairman wants improvement in planning, execution of schemes
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Railways adds 55 new engines to fleet
Minister says US locomotives will bring revenue, boost profit
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PR role in land scam baffles Public Accounts Committee
Railways, NAB directed to submit final report within six weeks
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CDWP clears Rs37b plan for purchase of railway coaches
Overall, the committee clears more than a dozen projects with Rs102b investment
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Locomotive drivers’ strike foiled by railway administration
It is a failed strike as trains are operating from Karachi to all parts of upcountry
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Train operations resume after overnight stoppage
Saad Rafique asks authorities to book protesting drivers under terrorism charges
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Drivers on strike: Saad says train operations continuing as per routine
Train Drivers Welfare Association calls countrywide strike; 13 drivers arrested
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Minister urges investment in railways
Says $8b for financing ML-1 has been arranged, effort to fund Gwadar linkage under way
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Railways prepares plan to meet FY18 target
Minister claims revenues surged more than Rs20b during FY17
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ADB green-lights $300m loan for PR reforms
Lender links loan with commitment to trim Railways workforce
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‘All passenger coaches to be improved’
PR was providing several modern facilities, including mobile charging in trains.
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Game changer: Federal minister hopes CPEC transforms the economy
Saad Rafique says future of railways is as bright as ever
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Railways eying $2.5b ADB loan for improving service
Minister stresses all best offers in railways’ interest should be considered
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Railways’ new fleet of locomotives a life saver for freight sector
One goods train from Faisalabad and Multan will be run for business community
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PSO to transport oil via Pakistan Railways
Signs five-year agreement, will transport 2m tons per year
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Upgrading the rail sector
It is urgent for Pakistan to upgrade its existing railway system to improve the quality and quantity of transportation
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Railways’ profit surges to Rs8.38b, NA told
Passenger trains earned an average of Rs62m per day
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Parliamentary panel briefed: Provinces blamed for rail accidents
Says only Punjab and Sindh have responded to his request for funds to man unmanned crossings
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Pakistan Railways upgrades Pakistan Express train
Locomotive travels from Rawalpindi to Karachi
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Govt determined to make Railways ‘the best’
Rafique reiterates resolve to uplift transport network under CPEC
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From Peshawar To Quetta: Train service to start on Saturday
Pakistan Railways is starting Jaffar Express Train service from Peshawar to Quetta to promote regional connectivity
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Withering away: Once bustling, DG Khan railway station wears a deserted look
Tracks that once facilitated passenger and freight trains now lie in ruins.
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Pakistan Railways will not be privatised, says minister
Reiterates that the corporation is elevating its revenue streams and does not need to be sold off
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Renovating the railways
The railways instead of becoming a jewel in the national crown went on to be neglected by successive regimes
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Pakistan Railways to renovate 31 more stations
30 out of 54 stations have been renovated with traffic having resumed
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Pakistan Railways receives Rs54m
There are a total 1,514 manned level crossings with 1,875 still unmanned
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Pakistan Railways launches mobile app for seat reservation
Minister says move taken after success of e-ticketing initiative
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GE locomotives to enhance Pakistan’s cargo capacity
US envoy dedicates new rail engines at Karachi Cantt station
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Area of focus: Railways spent 97% of funds on Punjab stations
Almost 72% of funds were spent on Lahore division alone, NA told
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AGP finds Railways’ operations ‘non-transparent’
Audit report finds several transactions in public-private partnership to be questionable
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No to privatisation: Unions vow to struggle till last breath
February 2 observed as ‘black day’ to protest against slaying of PIA workers
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All aboard
American-made General Electric locomotive engines have just arrived from the US for reviving Pakistan Railways
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Improving security: Cameras installed at railway station
Department has installed the electronic system for which a nominal fee is being charged
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Consignment of modern US locomotives reaches Karachi
Pakistan will receive a total of 55 locomotives in different phases
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Lodhran tragedy: Families of train crash victims to get Rs1.5m each
Railways minister says those responsible for the accident would be taken to task
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Man dies while taking selfie on Sukkur’s Lansdowne Bridge
Victim was trying to take a selfie with his wife when he slipped and fell into the river
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Govt releases Rs280b for development spending
Two-thirds of the amount given to four priority sectors, compromising other critical areas like water security