In a significant move to modernize Pakistan’s freight transport system and facilitate the business community, Pakistan Railways has added 30 new high-speed, high-capacity freight wagons to its operations.
Speaking at a ceremony held on Friday at Lahore Cantt Railway Station, CEO of Pakistan Railways, Aamir Ali Baloch, stated that the new wagons were designed in response to traders’ demands and are built to meet international standards.
Each wagon has a capacity of carrying up to 60 tons, marking a revolutionary advancement in freight operations.
The event was attended by senior officials, including Project Director Ishaq Butt and other railway executives.
The CEO further shared that the railway aims to induct a total of 850 freight wagons. Of these, 250 have already been integrated into the system, while the remaining will be added by December 31 of this year.
He emphasized that the wagons have been manufactured entirely in Pakistan, which is a positive development for the local industry.
Moreover, the railway’s freight charges are kept lower than road transport to provide traders with cost-effective logistics solutions.
Aamir Ali Baloch also hinted at future expansions, stating that as track capacity improves, more modern freight trains will be introduced to strengthen and streamline the country’s cargo transport infrastructure.
