Lahore: Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has expressed the government’s commitment to transform Pakistan Railway into a modern service that meets global standards. Talking to news persons in Lahore today, he said efforts are being made to revive the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul train service by December 31.

According to Radio Pakistan, Hanif Abbasi mentioned that Pakistan is set to sign an agreement with Kazakhstan, which will provide the country with direct access to Central Asia and Europe upon completion. He further highlighted an agreement finalized with RDMC, a company associated with the Reko Diq project, to work on the 884-kilometer Nokundi-Rohri track.

He also emphasized that investment is being made to improve various sections of the railway tracks, aiming to enhance the overall efficiency and connectivity of the railway network.