Pakistan Railways has achieved a major financial milestone as its annual revenue has crossed Rs100 billion for the first time in its 78-year history. Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi announced that the department’s revenue has increased from Rs88 billion to a record Rs115 billion.
The achievement reflects improvements in railway operations, financial management and efforts to increase earnings through passenger services, freight transportation and commercial activities.
According to the railway minister, the department is also focusing on expanding private-sector participation to improve services and generate additional income. Recently, Pakistan Railways handed over the commercial management of the Peshawar-to-Karachi Awam Express to private operator AA Enterprises.
The record revenue highlights the growing contribution of freight and passenger transportation to the railway system. Freight operations, in particular, have become an important source of income for the department.
Pakistan Railways is also working on upgrading train coaches, improving railway stations, modernising infrastructure and introducing digital systems to enhance passenger experiences.
Despite the achievement, the department continues to face challenges, including outdated locomotives, infrastructure maintenance and financial losses.
Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has expressed confidence in further increasing revenue and improving operational efficiency. The department is now aiming to strengthen its financial position and provide better transportation facilities across the country.
The milestone represents a significant development for Pakistan’s public transport sector and its efforts towards modernisation.
