ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Pakistan Railways has announced a landmark achievement, recording a revenue of Rs 83 billion during the first eleven months of the current fiscal year 2024-25. This marks the highest-ever revenue generated by the organization over an eleven-month period, representing a significant increase of 7.8% compared to the same period last year.
Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi lauded the accomplishment as historic, attributing it to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the entire Pakistan Railways team, as well as improved operational efficiency.
The breakdown of the record revenue shows that passenger services contributed Rs 42 billion, while freight operations generated Rs 29 billion. An additional Rs 12 billion was earned through other income streams, including property leases and commercial activities.
Officials stated that this robust financial performance positions Pakistan Railways to potentially surpass its full-year target of Rs 88 billion with one month still remaining in the fiscal year.
The Karachi Division emerged as the top revenue generator, contributing Rs 13 billion from passenger traffic and a substantial Rs 25 billion from freight operations. Lahore Division followed with Rs 10 billion from passenger trains and Rs 0.75 billion from freight. Rawalpindi and Multan Divisions each earned Rs 4 billion from passenger services.
Despite this notable progress, Pakistan Railways continues to face challenges, including aging infrastructure and the need for sustained investment in modernization. However, the current revenue growth is seen by industry experts as a strong sign of recovery and a testament to ongoing reforms within the national transport system.
