Pakistan Railways: News & Updates

[Saleem]

they should give 100 lashes a day to all politicians and senior bureaucrats involved until they fix the damn thing.....

 

[Introvert]

Any updates on the locomotives. Who is supplying it and when?

 

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[arushbhai]

I think 3 year warranty makes sense. Obviously, it would be better if we get a 5 years warranty but we have to be fair to these companies. They know our railways condition, they are aware of corruption and how our railway is filled with slackers and lazy people who dont do their job properly or on time. These companies wouldve given us a 5 year warranty if they knew our railway is competent.

 

[salman77]

Pakistan Railways to procure 150 locomotives
Wednesday, October 09, 2013 - Islamabad—The Ministry of Railways would procure 150 locomotives at an estimated cost of Rs 55.483 billion.

According to official sources in the ministry, the federal government has approved procurement of 75 locomotives of 2000-2500 horse power and another 75 locomotives of 3000-3500 horse power. In the first phase on emergent basis, 50 locomotives will be procured.

No new locomotive has been purchased since the last procurement of 69 locomotives which were inducted in the Railways system from 2003 to 2008.

An agreement for procurement of 58 diesel-electric locomotives amounting to US$ 116.8 million has also been signed with M/s SCR Ziyand, China on December 7, 2012 and supply of locomotives is scheduled to commence from November this year. The ministry said recruitment during the last three years has been made in the Railways as per prescribed criteria.

The Railways has completed rehabilitation of 252 km track of Landhi-Khanpur section. Presently on average 18 freight trains are operating per day over the system. Two oil trains are leaving Karachi on daily basis for Lalpir with an additional train from Karachi for up country to clear other consignments.

Pakistan Railways to procure 150 locomotives

 

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[Introvert]

Can someone update me on who is supplying the locomotive and when.

 

[Edevelop]

PR to install CCTV cameras at Pindi station

* Official says railways will run Metro, Safari and Circular trains

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways will soon install modern closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at the railway stations of Sargodha and Rawalpindi to monitor important offices and platforms.

In order to ensure foolproof security, the railway station, parcel office, platforms, waiting rooms and surrounding areas would be thoroughly monitored, a senior official told APP.

“In the first phase, the Pakistan Railways has already installed 10 CCTV cameras at the Rawalpindi station and eight at the Lalamusa railway station,” he added.

The official said that all the CCTV cameras and walkthrough gates in Rawalpindi were working properly and designated officers were monitoring them round the clock.

Installation of CCTV cameras at all the important areas of the station would help tighten security at the Rawalpindi Railway Station, he said.

“The government was making all-out efforts to improve law and order to facilitate passengers on the directives of Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique,” he added.

The Ministry of Railways had planned to install CCTV cameras at all the major railway stations across the country for security reasons.

The CCTV cameras will help railway security personnel monitor the movement of suspicious people.

The cameras will be connected to a computer room at the railway station that will also help the authorities take action against violators of the ban on smoking.

The official urged passengers to keep an eye on dubious people or luggage inside and outside the railway station and inform the Railways Police about them without any delay to prevent damage to public life and property.

Meanwhile, another official of the Pakistan Railways told APP that the authorities would soon run Metro and Safari trains in Lahore and Circular train in Karachi.

He said that a feasibility study of the Safari and Metro trains would hopefully be ready within three months.

He said that the Circular train service in Karachi would be resumed next year with the help of the Sindh government.

He said that steps had been taken to revive several railway shops for the smooth flow of the system.

He said that strict action was being taken against the elements allegedly involved in corruption in the Pakistan Railways.

“The government has been making efforts to streamline the system in all the sectors, including the [Pakistan] Railways to cut losses of billions of rupees,” he added.

He said that measures had been taken to increase the speed of trains covering long distances in the shortest possible time.

He said that PR land and houses had been recovered during the operation against the land mafia, and added that the land record would be computerised.

He said that steps were being taken to preserve the PR’s heritage. He said that negotiations were underway with foreign banks to start work on the feasible projects on easy terms and conditions so that passengers could avail better travel facilities in the near future. app

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013\11\11\story_11-11-2013_pg11_7

 

[Edevelop]

27 locomotives being overhauled with Rs 5 billion

LAHORE - Electro Motive Diesel Limited/Industrial Power Supply is upgrading Pakistan Railway Locomotive Workshop and overhauling 27 locomotives of Pakistan Railways with a huge amount of Rs. 5 billion. The project would be completed within two years after that Pakistan Railways would be able to serve masses more actively.
To review progress on this important project, a 5-member technical team of Electro Motive Diesel Limited/Industrial Power Supply include Mr. Duncan Scott, Liberto Pires, Paul /EVANO CHKO, Raymamon Sehayek and Iraj. Zand Saturday visited the Pakistan Railway Locomotive Workshop. The team members expressed satisfaction on the progress and hoped that the project would be completed within the given timeframe.
It is pertinent to mention here that the Electro Motive Diesel Limited / Industrial Power Supply Technical Team assisting the Pakistan Railways in the Rehabilitation and Modernization of the HGMU – 3000 Locomotive fleet to newest world standard Industrial Power Supply is also preparing the ground for facilities to Rehabilitation traction Motor, Engine and Turbochargers.

27 locomotives being overhauled with Rs 5 billion

 

[salman77]

Japan Ambassador calls on Khawaja Saad Rafique

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Hiroshi Inomata called on the Federal for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique here on Wednesday.
During the meeting, the minister invited the Japanese railway companies to visit the locomotive factory for further technical guidance and joint ventures.
The minister also shared his views about the business proposal of Pakistan Railways for foreign investors and railway companies.
The ambassador acknowledged the ideas and proposals shared by the minister.

Japan Ambassador calls on Khawaja Saad Rafique

 

[alibaz]

Some very good work Mr Saad, I an very optimistic that Railways will be a profitable institution before you leave office. 
Pakistan Railways coming with Rescue Train, New Engines

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s governmental public transportation department, Pakistan Railways, is finalising the legal and financial plans for induction of Rescue Train and new locomotives.


Significant development would be seen in Khawaja Saad Rafique-led railways’ department via certain steps with assistance of the federal government of Pakistan, local media reports said.

Most highlighted move has been taken by provision of Rs1.85 billion for initiation of a ‘Rescue Train’, one of the unique projects in the history of Pakistan Railways.
The reports said that the finance ministry has released Rs11 billion so far to the Railways since the start of current fiscal year.

Governmental authorities approved prominent amount of Rs2.84 billion for purchases of diesel powered locomotives (train engines) while Rs2.20 billion for repairing purpose.

Visible reformation and developments:

International rail connections (link): The Pakistan’s Minister of Railways, Khawaja Saad Rafique had signalled for restoration of trade operations via carriage trains between Pakistan and Turkey in December.

The announcement was made after Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan S. Babar Hizlan’s meeting with the railways minister Khawaja Saad Rafique in Islamabad.

Economic railway fares (link): Pakistan Railways announced a significant decrements in train fares up to 40 per cent on all classes for its passengers on Eid-ul-Adha 2013.

Special trains on festivals (link): Railways’ department issued notification for five special trains to facilitate the passengers on Eid-ul-Adha.

Restoration of cargo services (link): The Pakistan Railways’ minister Khawaja Saad Rafique resumed cargo services on trial basis by lifting former counterpart Ghulam Bilour’s ban after 5 years in order to facilitate passengers and traders.

Corruption ‘ghosts’ (link): Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) belonged Khawaja Saad Rifique directed the railways’ authorities for scrutinise all pensioners and ordered to maintain computerised records of all former employees for eliminating corruption.

Reduction in financial loss (link): Pakistan Railways announced that it has reduced its daily financial loss from Rs100 million to Rs80 million via proper reformation in the department during the first 110 days.
Pakistan Railways coming with Rescue Train, New Engines | The News Tribe

 

[Cheetah786]

Can someone update me on who is supplying the locomotive and when.

When we find out we will let you know, so far its He says she says same ol trick(lots and lots of speeches no action) just a new Magician.


lOSS WAS 100/MILLION AND NOW IS 80/MILLION HOW COME SINCE EVERY FREAKING TRAIN IS OVER BOOKED HOW IS A COMPLETE MONOPOLY LOSING MONEY?

oNLY REVENUS THEY ARE SHOWING IS PRIVATIZED PARTS OF RAILWAYS PAYING THERE DUES NOT RAILWAYS ITSELF MAKING A DIME.

 

[Echo_419]

When we find out we will let you know, so far its He says she says same ol trick(lots and lots of speeches no action) just a new Magician.

lOSS WAS 100/MILLION AND NOW IS 80/MILLION HOW COME SINCE EVERY FREAKING TRAIN IS OVER BOOKED HOW IS A COMPLETE MONOPOLY LOSING MONEY?

oNLY REVENUS THEY ARE SHOWING IS PRIVATIZED PARTS OF RAILWAYS PAYING THERE DUES NOT RAILWAYS ITSELF MAKING A DIME.

Thoda optimistic or positive ho jao yaar
Personal experience hai