🚀 Pakistan Railways is on the fast track! 🚆
In a major leap towards self-reliance, Pakistan has rolled out 40 high-quality freight wagons, locally manufactured thanks to a technology transfer from China. This milestone was celebrated on Wednesday, marking a new era for the country's railways.
\"We've taken a significant step towards self-reliance by adding these international standard wagons to our freight trains,\" the railways' statement announced.
The shiny new \"modern wagons\" were unveiled at a station in Lahore by Chief Executive Officer Aamir Ali Baloch. He highlighted that producing these wagons locally is a game-changer, reducing dependency on imports and saving precious foreign exchange 🌟.
Baloch shared, \"The new design lets our freight trains transport containers more efficiently, boosting their versatility.\"
He added, \"In the past, slow freight trains caused big delays in moving goods. Now, with these wagons, our freight trains can speed up to 100 kilometers per hour! 🏎️\"
This speed boost isn't just about getting stuff from A to B faster. It's set to give a significant push to the national economy 💰.
And the benefits keep coming! The locally made wagons are expected to ramp up Pakistan Railways' freight revenue by over 9 billion rupees (around 32 million USD) every year, bringing much-needed financial stability.
But wait, there's more! With cooperation from China, a total of 820 new wagons are set to join the railway system by the end of fiscal year 2025-26. Talk about leveling up! 🔝
Baloch wrapped it up by saying, \"This partnership reflects our commitment to modernization and efficiency, setting a new standard in Pakistan's transportation sector.\"
Looks like Pakistan Railways is on the move, and there's no slowing down! 🚄✨
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China's technology transfer boosts self-reliance of Pakistan railways
cgtn.com
