Pakistan Railways targets 20% freight share after ML-1 upgrade
Pakistan Railways has approved a strategic reform roadmap aimed at increasing freight operations, improving passenger services and expanding private-sector participation across the railway system.
September 14, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan Railways has approved a strategic reform roadmap aimed at increasing freight operations, improving passenger services and expanding private-sector participation across the railway system. Under the reform plan, Pakistan Railways aims to increase its share of the national freight market from around 8% currently to approximately 20% following the upgradation of Main Line-1 (ML-1). Th...