QUETTA: A collaborative effort between Pakistan Railways and the Baluchistan government has resulted in the decision to introduce the “People’s Train Service” connecting Saryab to Kuchlak.
The announcement was made during a high-level meeting held in Quetta, chaired by Baluchistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti. Under the agreement, the provincial government will directly source engines and coaches for the new train service from Pakistan Railways, avoiding import procedures. Railways Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi committed that the necessary equipment, including engines and coaches, will be supplied within six months.
Additionally, the meeting outlined plans for upgrading the existing railway infrastructure along the route to facilitate seamless and efficient operations. The Railways Minister described the project as a reliable, affordable, and rapid transportation option for residents of Baluchistan. He emphasized that the new service would usher in a transformative phase in regional travel, offering high-quality facilities to the local communities.
