‘55 US locomotives added to PR fleet’

LAHORE: Fifty-five US-made computerised locomotives with 4,000 horsepower have become part of fleet of Pakistan Railways’ locomotives. 

Railways Minister Kh Saad Rafique congratulated Javed Anwar, CEO, Ansir Ba Allah, AGM Mechanical, administration and employees.  According to a press release, the minister said these up-to-date engines are earning hands of railways. They will help in accumulating profit of emerging contemporary railways.

This national organisation will serve industrial and business sector in a better way and will play its role in improving the country’s economy. Kh Saad Rafique added that in second phase 20 special engines will be bought for passenger trains in Bolan section. He added procurement of dynamics brake engines for mountainous areas will be completed in the end of next year. Moreover, the minister said Pakistan Railways very much understands the requirements of locomotives in future and in this regard proper planning has been done. For fulfilling the requirements of modern engines till 2025, PC-I for procurement of 300 engines has been sent to Planning Commission. He said after World War II, for the first time revolutionary changes have been brought in Pakistan Railways. The foundation for modern railways has been laid down. Meanwhile, special Azadi Train left Lahore after a two-day stay in the provincial metropolis.