Genius: 50 trains to be shut to overcome crisis

Genius: 50 trains to be shut to overcome crisis
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Summary Acting GM Railways says government is considering closing down 40 to 50 trains to overcome crisis.

Anjum Parvez said trains to be shut permanently to overcome railway crisis.He said this while addressing a press conference Saturday at Railways Headquarters in Lahore. He regretted passengers were facing difficulties due to late arrival of trains, saying the situation will improve soon.He said government had approved assistance package for railways under which 100 old engines, 500 passenger coaches, 660 goods wagons and 50 power vans will be repaired. Emergency is in place in railways and all the purchases will be made from respective companies directly through purchase single tenders, he said.