Pakistan railways: On our way to recovery, says Bilour

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Railways Ghulam Ahmed Bilour said on Friday that the government is making all possible efforts to improve Pakistan Railways’ efficiency. “Pakistan Railways is taking all necessary measures to ensure improvement and efficiency in services across the country,” the minister said. The railways have floated tenders for purchase of 150 new locomotives while tenders for 75 more engines will be offered shortly, he revealed. He said, 221 faulty locomotives will be made functional by January 10, 2012. The minister regretted that during the last 25 years no government paid any attention to improve the financial health and infrastructure of this sector.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 31^st, 2011.