LAHORE: Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique said that Pakistan Railways suffered Rs525 billion losses in the wake of the worst ever flooding that drowned one-third of the country.
Addressing a press conference at Railways Headquarters here Saad said from
everyone worked hard to restore the train operations from labourers to PR
secretaries.
He said as per the order of the Supreme Court, the land of the railways has
been digitized.
Railways Minister said PR earned Rs2.7 billion last year, if the SC gives
permission to do business, it will reach up to Rs16b to Rs17 billion.
Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique has directed railways officials
to ensure timely departure and arrival of trains.
Chairing a meeting in Lahore, he also directed to present proposals for
enhancement of revenue of railways. He also congratulated the officials on
the successful start of the Karachi passenger operation.
He expressed satisfaction with the full occupancy of Rehman Baba and Khyber
Mail Express after the restoration of train operation.
The meeting also discussed various options to recover the damage to railways
infrastructure due to the recent flood.
