Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Pakistan Railways

This article is about the rail company in Pakistan. For technical details and operations see: 'Transport in Pakistan'.Pakistan RailwaysLogo Reporting marks PRLocale PakistanDates of operation 1947–presentTrack gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) and 1,000 mm (3 ft 3⅜ in)Headquarters Lahore, PunjabWebsite www.pakrail.comPakistan Railways is the state-owned railway company of Pakistan. It is a large organization under the administration of the Pakistani Government's Ministry of Railways. Pakistan Railways provides an important mode of transportation in the farthest corners of the country and brings them closer for business, sightseeing, pilgrimage and education. It has been a great integrating force and forms the life line of the country by catering to its needs for large scale movement of people and freight. The current chairman is Mr. Shakil Durrani.

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