Pakistan Railways targets freight share rise from 8pc to 20pc
The Pakistan Railways reform roadmap also targets a passenger share of 7.52 per cent, with digital ticketing, a wider private-sector role and upgrades tied to the ML-1 line.
Pakistan Railways approved a reform roadmap covering freight, passenger services, private-sector participation and digital systems.
The freight market share target is 8 per cent now, rising to around 20 per cent after the ML-1 upgrade.
The passenger share target rises from 5 per cent to 7.52 per cent after the ML-1 upgrade.
RABTA e-ticketing is already fully functional; Wi-Fi, real-time tracking and digital freight booking are planned.
No completion date for the ML-1 work and no change to fares or freight rates were announced.