The Ministry of Railways is preparing to establish Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) at some of the country’s railway stations, with the commuters’ best interests in mind. The objective is to make affordable quality pharmaceuticals and consumables (Janaushadhi products) accessible to all. A pilot initiative will establish Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras at fifty … Read more
Siemens Mobility will provide 27 three-car electric Mireo regional trains to Baden-Württemberg for the Digital Rail Germany (DSD) Digital Node Stuttgart trial project. The trains will be equipped with the most recent digital technology, including Level 2 (GoA 2) Automatic Train Operation (ATO) and the automatic European Train Control System (ETCS). The Mireo vehicles will … Read more
Several colonies and settlements of Pakistan Railways (PR) lower-tier workers are in disrepair due to years of neglect, according to The Express Tribune. Residents say the latest rains and flooding have exacerbated the issue. Mubarak Hussain, the leader of the Union of Railway Workers, stated that the difficulties in railway quarters were getting worse by … Read more
Pakistan Railways has recently increased the insurance coverage for its passengers, raising the amount from Rs1.5 million to Rs2.5 million. The legal beneficiaries of a passenger who perished in a train accident would receive a compensation of Rs2.5 million. In the event of a disability, the insurance policy will provide coverage up to a sum … Read more
The Railway Police Help Desk Station at Lahore Railway Station has demonstrated commendable integrity by facilitating the secure retrieval of a passenger’s bag, which contained gold valued at five lakh rupees. This incident serves as an inspiring illustration of honesty. The occurrence transpired while Omar Maskin, accompanied by his family, was travelling from Karachi to … Read more
Six employees of Pakistan Railways, including two 18-grade officers, were placed on administrative leave on Tuesday as a result of the Hazara Express derailment in Nawabshah last week, which resulted in at least 30 fatalities and several injuries. In Sindh’s Sanghar district, ten bogies of the Havelian-bound Hazara Express derailed on Sunday, with Pakistan Railways … Read more
Passengers aboard Japan’s high-speed bullet trains have traditionally taken pleasure in requesting coffee, ice cream, or pre-packaged meals from attendants who traverse the train with a snack trolley. They relish these delectable offerings while seeing prominent locations like Mount Fuji as they swiftly glide by. However, due to an impending manpower crisis and a growing … Read more
According to officials, Iraq and its neighbouring country Iran are making progress in their joint endeavour to construct a railway system that will connect their respective border regions. This development was announced on Monday. According to the sources, it has been reported that the proposed railway network is anticipated to cover a distance of approximately … Read more
According to reports, a train derailed on Sunday in southern Pakistan, killing 30 people and injuring over 90 more. By early evening, the rescue mission had been completed. Many passengers were trapped when ten carriages of a train bound for Rawalpindi derailed and some of them overturned close to the Pakistani town of Nawabshah, according … Read more
The recent establishment of a railway link between Cambodia and Thailand has been widely recognized by transport specialists as a noteworthy advancement that is expected to have positive effects on travel, tourism, and freight transport. This development is anticipated to bring about economic benefits for both nations. The announcement of the formal connectivity was made … Read more