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Railways Minister inaugurates two new train services

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad early on Tuesday inaugurated two new train services from Sukkur Railway station.

By Web Desk
October 16, 2018

SUKKUR: Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad early on Tuesday inaugurated two new train services from Sukkur Railway station.

As per details, the minister inaugurated two new trains, including "Mohenjo-daro Express", which would run from Rohri to Kotri, while the second one was  "Rohi Fast Passenger Train" that would be running from Rohri to Khanpur.

The operation of new trains will bring a marked difference in the working and efficiency of the railway as far as inter-city commuting was concerned.

Talking to media at Sukkur  station, the minister said that the Railways will have  grave importance under the CPEC, which is the  base of china's strategic  planning.

The minister further said that the new service  would also help improve comfort-level for passengers.

On Monday, Sheikh Rasheed  siad that more than 31 Railway Stations were being upgraded across the country, adding they were also going to plant trees on both sides of the track across the country to secure the railway line.