Times of Islamabad

Pakistan Railways announces to launch new passenger train

Pakistan Railways announces to launch new passenger train

ISLAMABAD – Minister for Railways Shiekh Rashid Ahmad says government istaking all possible measures for development of Railways to ensureprovision of comfortable, modern, swift and safe means of transportation tothe people.

Talking to media persons at Expo center in Lahore on Sunday, he said thePrime Minister will inaugurate Sir Syed Express on the third of next month.

He said the Railways budget will be presented on Tuesday.

He said efforts are underway to eliminate the deficit of Railways withinfive years.

Shaikh Rashid said all encroachments on thirty six kilo meters Karachicircular Railways have been removed.

He said former rulers did not spend a singer penny on development ofrailway track in Sindh, therefore maximum derailment and rail accidentstake place here.