Pakistan's Minister for Railways has held a meeting regarding the Lahore-Islamabad High-Speed Train and the upgradation of six key railway routes in Punjab.
Key Collaborations and Developments:
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Travel Time Reduction: The project aims to decrease the Lahore–Islamabad train journey from the current 4 hours to approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.
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Route Enhancements: Plans include the restructuring and double-tracking of the Kalowal–Pandora section, with the train route passing through Lalamusa, Dina, and Gujar Khan before reaching Rawalpindi.
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Infrastructure Upgrades: The initiative encompasses the reconstruction of all bridges, remodeling of station yards, and other necessary measures to improve service quality.
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Increased Train Frequency: The number of trains operating between Lahore and Rawalpindi is set to increase to 120, enhancing travel convenience and transportation quality.
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Environmental and Aesthetic Improvements: The Pakistan Housing Authority has transformed railway tracks from Kot Lakhpat to Shahdara into green belts.
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Station Modernization: Approval has been granted to construct all stations from Lahore to Rawalpindi to meet international standards.
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