In a bid to facilitate passengers and boost revenue, Pakistan Railways has decided to upgrade 5 major railway stations across the country to international standards.
The stations that will be upgraded are Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Peshawar and Quetta. Previously, the department had improved facilities at Bahawalpur, Raiwind, Narowal, Okara, Sahiwal and Gujranwala stations.
Talking to APP, an official of the Ministry of Railways stated that the purpose of elevating stations across the country is to make them commercial hubs for business activities and enhance passenger comfort.
In the last three years, the federal government has allocated Rs. 50 million for this purpose. These funds have been used to improve passenger waiting halls, prayer areas, operation offices, water filtration plants, toilets, passenger shelters, platforms, ticket counters, and parking areas.
During a meeting held in Islamabad yesterday, the interim Railways Minister, Shahid Ashraf Tarar, said that Pakistan Railways is focusing on safety, efficiency, and self-reliance to revitalize and expand its operations.
He added that railways’ facilities across the country will be enhanced through private-sector investments. According to the Minister, the department has reduced expenses and increased revenue through different initiatives.
Good… upgrading the station
But railway tracks also need improvement.
Very good to improve the Station it’s beauty of my PAKISTAN.
PAKISTAN ZINDABAD
There is no proper facility at Gujranwala station .Also much problem to get ticket or booking for karachi and other cities . It is further added that ticket widows should be both side of the station as needed
Please, first of all you need to upgrade train,s not station, attract the people to travel on train with comfort . Upgrade Its ticketing system bath ,food system and economy class to parlour and lines,we have an old system train upgrade them, because people travel on trains not on station.
Good pl nane shares city
Facilities for elderly and partially disable passengers at the railway stations. Many cannot climb stairs to change the platform or exit the station.
Someone should also take step to upgradr the passenger cabins in the Trains.
When will you upgrade Hyderabad Sindh railway station??