The Railways in Pakistan achieved record revenues of 88 billion rupees in 2024, which reflects an increase of 40 % on an annual basis as it provided 10 new shipping trains, and the capacity of an expanded trainer, and provided service promotions including executive bathrooms and food halls.
According to government performance review, the railways received 33 billion rupees in the first five months of the fiscal year 2014-25, an increase of 14 % over the same period last year. From February to December 2024, total profits amounted to 80.53 billion rupees, including 42.65 billion rupees of passenger services, 27.85 billion rupees of shipping, and 10.0.04 billion rupees from other sources, compared to 68.38 billion rupees during the same month in 2023.
The main developments included the launch of 10 new trains, the increase in daily operations to 100 and the expansion of the trainer’s ability to 19 per train from the previous 15. A 2500 -feet freight cargo train bearing 3000 tons has also been expanded, and menu options have been expanded on the main trains such as Tezgam Express and Khayber Mail to include more than 40 food items.
The railways in Pakistan presented air -conditioned executive bathrooms at Lahore Station, with plans to expand the facility to 13 main stations. The operational efficiency improved significantly, with the rate of adherence to dates to 82 %, an increase of 63 % in 2019. Drivide of fuel management and transporting 17810 meters electric to Discus to savings of 2.5 billion rupees.
Track rehabilitation within 2023-24 goals, covering 70.5 km compared to 12 km planned. Other achievements included time promotions for refugees and platform signals, exceeding the electrical targets, and completing the vehicle maintenance in a way that exceeds the specified goals.
Pakistan railway is also implemented a right -size plan by analyzing the burdens of work in operations, maintenance and management. The E-Kachehli initiative was launched online to enhance general participation, transparency and customer service.
These improvements in the National Assembly were strengthened by the Minister of State for Railways, Bilal Azhar Kayani, these improvements. He stated that the revenues from the trains that were used by external sources to the private contractors increased by 84.71 %, reaching 6.21 billion rupees from 3.36 billion rupees. The use of external sources of catering and renovation of dining cars improving passenger satisfaction, while additional services such as the Rabta digital platform and payment bathrooms have been provided for use.
Food and renewal efforts covered the main trains, including Hazara Express, Khayber Mail, Zakaria Express and Tezgam Express. Seven other trains, including Karachi Express and Farid Express, are scheduled to be planned to use commercial external sources to increase service enhancement and revenue.
Kayani also indicated that free services were provided in distinguished trains such as the Shah Hussein Express line and the Green Line. Priority is given for shipping to improve financial sustainability.
The railway in Pakistan is working on a 10,633 km pathway network, which the minister said continues to provide the main maintenance challenges. PSDP projects include urgent path repairs in Karachi and Sukour and rebuilding infrastructure affected by the 2010 floods.
Continuous and future projects include safety-related promotions across the main roads, and over 2025-26, new rehabilitation plans cover sections such as Hydear Abad New Chair and Lahore-Blameosa Rwandi. Also planned to purchase track machines for mechanical maintenance.
Kayani stressed that maintaining progress requires sufficient investment in infrastructure, materials and human resources, which are essential to achieving the full capabilities of railways.
