First ever Freight Train in the history of Pakistan launched

KARACHI: Pakistan’s first-ever freight train in private sector is scheduledto begin its service from 25 December 2018, from Karachi Cantt Station.

Federal Minister for Railways Shaikh Rasheed Ahmed will inaugurate thetrain service at 11:00 am in the city.

The freight train project has been initiated by Marine Group through anagreement with Pakistan Railways Freight Transport Company (PRFTC).

As per the agreement, the freight train will run on daily basis in thefirst phase and then another train will be added on Lahore and Karachiroute.

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Later on, other cities, including Multan, Faisalabad and Sialkot, will alsobe added into the network.

Marine Group CEO Asim Siddiqui has said that his company would providefreight guarantee to Pakistan Railways for 75 wagons.