Pakistan Railways Aims to Restore 36 Out of 172 Non-Operational Locomotives

Pakistan Railways is planning to bring up to 36 non-operational locomotives back into service by June 2027 to improve train operations and boost revenue.

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• 9021, will additionally return to service after necessary repairs and fitment by June 2027.
• Waiting halls have been upgraded at Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi, and a new multi-story Train Dispatching Building has been completed at Lahore station.

For context, an official in the Ministry informed APP that Pakistan Railways at present operates a fleet of 439 locomotives, of which 267 are operational while 172 remain non-operational.

In practice, the department has introduced a number of measures to restore out-of-service engines, with 16 locomotives projected to become operational by February 2027 and another 20 to return after major overhauls by the end of 2026. Governor Sindh Inaugurates Upgraded Train With Dining and Modern Facilities.

In practice, an accidental locomotive, bearing No. 9021, will additionally return to service after necessary repairs and fitment by June 2027.

In practice, the official remarked Pakistan Railways has contacted the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to explore the restoration of 69 locomotives. Though it is yet to be considered, a PC-I for modernizing 35 locomotives has additionally been submitted to the Ministry of Planning.

Meanwhile, the restoration drive is projected to improve engine availability, strengthen train operations, and assist the railway grow its passenger and freight earnings.

Beyond fixing engines, the department has upgraded onboard and station facilities throughout the network.

State-of-the-art dining cars and modern coaches now run on the Shalimar Express, Pak Business Express, and Islamabad Express. Fire Erupts at Lahore Railway Station.

LED screens, water dispensers, and comprehensive janitorial services are additionally available on all trains, with the same upgrades offered on outsourced services including Green Line, Pak Business, Shah Hussain, and Subak Raftar.

While seven premium trains now offer complimentary high tea, bedding, newspapers, hygiene kits, and mineral water, premium dining cars operate on Khyber Mail, Allama Iqbal Express, and Rehman Baba. Train hostesses have additionally been introduced on the Islamabad Express.

While information desks and free Wi-Fi cover stations handling almost 80 percent of total passenger footfall, at stations, escalators are now installed at Karachi and Lahore.

Waiting halls have been upgraded at Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi, and a new multi-story Train Dispatching Building has been completed at Lahore station. Lahore Railway Station to Obtain Historical Restoration.

Modern CIP lounges operate at Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Rawalpindi, with extensive renovation completed at Peshawar Cantt Station. Cleanliness agreements with provincial waste management firms now ensure hygienic platforms and washrooms in major cities.

In practice, the department has additionally installed ticket vending machines and electronic information boards, provided wheelchairs and ramps for elderly and disabled passengers, and maintained concessional fares for students, senior citizens, journalists, and persons with disabilities. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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