KARACHI: First ever dedicated freight train loaded with 75 cargo containers commenced its journey from Karachi’s Cantonment Railway Station to Lahore.
The freight train is being launched under public-private partnership. The expected journey time is 48 hours.
The Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed while inaugurating the service said he was optimistic about the dedicated and regular freight train service for cargo transport.
He vowed to launch two more dedicated freight daily trains...
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