Under CPEC: Chinese government plans up-gradation
Rs11.3 billion has been allocated for the rehabilitation of track and allied structures
ISLAMABAD:
Feasibility study for rehabilitation and up-gradation of main Railways line from Karachi to Peshawar is in progress under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project with the help of China. According to official figures of the Ministry of Railways, upon the completion of CPEC by 2020, speed on the main line will be increased from 105km per hour (KMPH) to 160KMPH. Moreover, released material of this project will be utilised for improvement and strengthening on branch lines. Apart from this, a five-year plan is also being prepared for rehabilitation and improvement of railway tracks on the network. In the current financial year, Rs11.3 billion has been allocated for the rehabilitation of track and allied structures.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 23rd, 2016.
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