Pakistan, July 16 -- Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi announced on Wednesday that 70 power plants, 43 new American "GU-40" locomotives, and newly refurbished passenger coaches would be inducted into the railway fleet over the next six months.

He stated that meeting these core operational needs would significantly improve passenger and freight operations, modernize travel facilities, and substantially boost department revenues.

In an interview with APP, the federal minister acknowledged that the maintenance of locomotives and power plants had been neglected over the past nine to ten years. However, he emphasized that the current administration has successfully overcome these challenges.

According to the minister, the...