Pakistan Railways Faces Operational Challenges Amid Aging Locomotive Fleet

Pakistan Railways is facing operational challenges due to an aging fleet, with over 63% of locomotives older than 20 years causing frequent breakdowns and service disruptions. Officials have outlined plans for modernization, improved maintenance, and increased funding to address these issues. Passenger coach shortages have been largely managed, with coach availability slightly exceeding current demand. Despite record passenger earnings, concerns remain about execution timelines and sustaining service improvements amid growing demand.