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KCR train’s route changed due to incomplete arrangements

November 18, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

The Karachi Circular Railway’s original route has changed following incomplete arrangements and to be resumed as per the initial plan.

According to Pakistan Railway officials, the first KCR train was scheduled to depart from the Orangi station at 7am on November 19, followed by subsequent departures at 10am, 1pm, and 4pm.

As per the changed route, the KCR will move from Pipri to City station, said the officials, adding that it will not travel towards Orangi station from City station.

Explaining the reason, the officials said that the 14-km long track from Orangi station to City station could not be cleared in time.

“Railway engineers and experts have not given clearance for the 14-km track,” said an official, adding: “Level crossing on the 14-km route to Orangi station is a big problem.”

Meanwhile, the train could not travel at more than 35km/hr on the 14-km track, said sources.

Furthermore, the Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed has that the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) will start its operation from Thursday, November 19.

While addressing a conference in Islamabad, the Railways Minister said that KCR will be made a modern urban transport system.

KCR’s fare has been fixed at fifty rupees per travel, said Sheikh Rasheed.

Rasheed also highlighted the Gilgit-Baltistan elections held on 15 November and said the elections took place in the most transparent manner.

“Election is the triumph of democracy. He said the PTI will form a government in the region with a two-thirds majority,” said the Railways Minister.

PM Imran inaugurates Hassan Abdal Railway Station with major facilities

November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Friday arrived Attock to to inaugurate the Hassan Abdal Railway Station, constructed at a cost of Rs300 million.

Addressing the inauguration ceremony, the Prime Minister said, “Railways are important because it’s a commute for the poor and common people of Pakistan.”

He also said the role of railways in the Naya Pakistan journey was crucial. Trains are a cheap and comfortable method to travel throughout the world

Referring to the Karachi-Peshawar Railway Line, PM Imran said, “For the first time, the biggest investment to Pakistan Railways is coming through the ML1” or the Main Line.

Facilities at Hassan Abdal Railway Station

Furthermore, briefing more about the newly-inaugurated railway station, Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed said guest houses for Sikh pilgrims have also been constructed at Hassan Abdal railway station.

A canteen and a cafe were set up near the waiting area, he added.

The Nankana Sahib railway station project will also be completed this month, said Rasheed.

Earlier in a day, Sheikh Rasheed reviewed arrangements ahead of the premier’s visit to inaugurate the Hassan Abdal Railway Station.

The station has been renovated and reconstructed after 127 years.

Moreover, the Hassan Abdal railway station has been constructed for 300 million rupees. It consists of the grand and first floors.

Clean and cold water plants have been installed for the convenience of the passengers. Apart from this, a canteen has also been constructed along with the waiting area.

PM Imran’s visit to Swat

The Premier will also visit Swat where he will inaugurate a new block of Saidu Sharif hospital.

On the other hand, he will also attend a ceremony in connection with the distribution of Sehat Sahulat Cards and address the gathering there.

Pakistan Railways to run Chaman Express from November 10

November 4, 2020November 4, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Pakistan Railways has decided to resume Chaman passenger train from November 10 and also released its schedule for informing the travellers.

The passenger train will run between Chaman to Quetta from November 10 at 8:30 am and returned to its destination from the provincial capital at 2:00 pm.

Earlier in October, the Railway department had announced to resume Mianwali Express passenger train from October 31 that will run between Lahore and Mari Indus en route Sargodha and Mandian.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Railways had unveiled a plan earlier to outsource commercial management of eight passenger trains to the private sector in order to provide better passenger facilitation to the travellers.

Earlier, in a statement, the spokesperson of the railway department said that eight passenger trains are being privatized.

The trains include Karachi-Rawalpindi Sir Syed Express, Karachi-Havelian Hazara Express, Karachi-Lahore Shalimar Express, Lahore-Mari Indus Mianwali Express, Lahore-Sialkot Narowal Passenger, Karachi-Mirpur Khas Mehran Express, Lahore-Multan Moenjo Daro Express and Lahore-Multan Badar Express.

‘Your political funeral will come from London’: Sheikh Rasheed slams Nawaz

October 17, 2020October 17, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed lashed out at PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, warning him that he would suffer the same fate as MQM founder.

Speaking at a news conference in Lahore, Sheikh Rasheed said, “Your political funeral will come from London. Your politics will not thrive in Pakistan now.”

The railways minister challenged the PML-N to resign from the assemblies if they are serious in their campaign against the government. “Hand in your resignations. You will know where you stand,” he said.

The railways minister said that he knew about a secret meeting between Nawaz Sharif and another personality that took place in Istanbul’s Renaissance Hotel.

“Nawaz Sharif, I know about the meeting at Hotel Renaissance in Istanbul [that took place] at 11:20,” he said, putting a finger to his lips.

“I am not allowed to speak on it. And I have prohibited myself from speaking about it.”

Sheikh Rasheed criticized the former Prime Minister, saying that his party had also voted for army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s extension earlier this year.

“Do they think governments go because of jalsas?” asked Rasheed.

“If their jalsa is compared to Benazir’s 1986 and Imran Khan’s Lahore jalsa, then this was a failed and incomplete jalsa,” he said.

He said that the only reason that the 11-party Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was formed was so that Maryam Nawaz could agree to a compromise with the government and fly out of the country.

This is the time to remain united, says Sheikh Rasheed

April 18, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Decision has been taken to run 5 more trains, Sheikh Rasheed

Minister of railways Sheikh Rasheed said that this is not the time to do politics. This is the time to remain united. Several problems have come together. He also said while addressing a press conference that PM Imran Khan’s name will be remembered in the world of politics. He said that there are serious cases … Read more

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