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Pakistan Railways has announced a major shift to a public-private partnership (PPP) model for operating multiple train services.
According to the PR spokesperson, several prominent trains will be run under the PPP model, including:
- Karakoram Express
- Karachi Express
- Awam Express
- Green Line Express
- Mehr Express
- Chenab Express
- Saman Sarkar Express
- Mohenjo Daro Passenger Train
- Pak Business Express
- Bolan Mail
- Thal Express
- Sukkur Express
- Marvi Express
- Chaman Express
- Hazara Express
In addition, the PPP model will also include the operation of Shalimar Express, Bahauddin Zakariya Express, Kohat Express, Mehran Express, Attock Express, Jand Express, and Rawalpindi Passenger trains.
Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Railways, Amir Ali Baloch, assured that the PPP model would introduce top-notch facilities across these services. He mentioned that dining cars have been upgraded, with premium dining options added to Tezgam and Zakariya Express. Furthermore, executive washrooms have been constructed at the Lahore Railway Station, receiving positive feedback from passengers.
He vowed that similar facilities are planned to be operational at all major stations within the next three months.