LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has been directed to restore the Shalimar Express train between Karachi and Lahore from May 2023.
The decision to this effect was made at a meeting held at Pakistan Railways headquarters the other day, chaired by Federal Minister of Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique.
The meeting also discussed the maintenance and upgradation of various other trains to facilitate passengers and provide them with the best available travel facilities. The Pak Business Express and Karakoram Express are to be upgraded on the pattern of Green Line Express. The minister directed the administration to take necessary steps in this regard.
The meeting also considered various business models to increase the revenue of the Railways, including the use of Railways land for generating revenue. Besides, the meeting also discussed different options in detail to reduce the estimates of the ML-1 project.
The move by Pakistan Railways to restore the Shalimar Express train is expected to bring a great deal of relief to the passengers who had been waiting for its revival for a long time. The train is now expected to be equipped with modern facilities and will run on a timely basis. With the upgradation of other trains, passengers can expect a better travel experience in the future.
Officials told MM News that Pakistan Railways had been taking steps to improve its services and facilities to attract more passengers and increase its revenue. The restoration of the Shalimar Express train is a step in the right direction towards achieving this goal.
