The Pakistan Railways has unveiled the longest freight train in its history, marking a significant stride in the country’s rail transportation sector.
Karachi: Pakistan Railways launches longest goods train in history. Stretching to 2,500 feet, this freight train comprises 50 bogies, heralding a new era of efficiency and capacity in cargo transportation.
Powered by the formidable GEU 40 super engine, the longest and heaviest freight train in the department’s history embarked on its inaugural journey from Karachi, laden with over 3,000 tonnes of goods destined for Kotri. It achieved a top speed of 60 km/h and an average speed of 38 km/h.
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The sheer magnitude of this freight vehicle’s capacity is staggering, as it is capable of accommodating goods more than 94 22-wheeler trucks can. This facility not only enhances the efficiency of cargo transportation, but also alleviates the burden on road traffic, eventually mitigating environmental pollution.
By leveraging the extensive reach and infrastructure of Pakistan Railways, this innovative freight train underscores the potential of rail transportation as a sustainable and cost-effective solution for the movement of goods across the country.
Pakistan Railways launches longest goods train in history
Pakistan Railways is the national, state-owned railway company of Pakistan with its headquarters in Lahore. Founded in 1861 as the North Western State Railway and headquartered in Lahore, it owns 7,789 kilometres (4,840 miles) of operational track across Pakistan, stretching from Peshawar to Karachi, offering both freight and passenger services, covering 505 operational stations across Pakistan.
In 2014, the Ministry of Railways launched Pakistan Railways Vision 2026, which seeks to increase PR’s share in Pakistan’s transportation sector from 4% to 20%, using the Rs. 886.68 billion (US$3.1 billion) China–Pakistan Economic Corridor rail upgrade. The plan includes building new locomotives, development and improvement of current rail infrastructure, an increase in average train speed, improved on-time performance and expansion of passenger services. The first phase of the project was completed in 2017, and the second phase is scheduled for completion by 2021. Among them is the ML-1 project, which will be completed in three phases at a cost of Rs. 1.11 trillion (US$3.8 billion). Until October 2022, these projects have not started construction or tendering.
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