ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (APP): The Pakistan Railways has embarked on a large-scale programme to digitize and automate its network in a bid to enhance safety, cut down delays and bring efficiency to passenger and freight movement across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, advanced communication and signalling systems are being deployed across key sections of the national railway network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The upgradation includes installation of a computerized interlocking system at Landhi, Jummagoth, Badal Nala and Sarhad stations to replace manual controls, significantly improving train routing and accident-prevention capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In parallel, the Karachi\u2013Lahore section telecom system is being overhauled with a digital microwave radio communication system, ensuring uninterrupted and secure data transmission for train operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Push-to-Talk digital communication network is also being gradually rolled out in Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sukkur and Karachi divisions to strengthen real-time coordination between field staff and control rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A senior Pakistan Railways official told Wealth Pakistan that over 80 percent of the current signaling system relies on mechanical and relay-based technology, which is prone to theft, environmental damage, and operational failures. The new automation drive is expected to replace such equipment with intelligent, sensor-based systems capable of monitoring track conditions and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said as part of broader automation reforms, Pakistan Railways is also digitizing its bridge safety inspections and upgrading vulnerable structures through sensor-based monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This, along with enhanced communication systems, is expected to bring greater transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in Pakistan\u2019s century-old railway network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To complement these technological upgrades, Pakistan Railways has launched rehabilitation of multiple stretches, including Rohri\u2013Khanpur, Tando Adam\u2013Rohri, Kemari\u2013Hyderabad and Khanewal\u2013Shahdara via Shorkot, Faisalabad and Qila Sheikhupura. A new rail line is also under construction to link Thar Coal with the national network at New Chhor and Port Qasim, supported by digital monitoring tools to track freight movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moreover, the railways plans to introduce 230 newly designed passenger coaches capable of running at 160 km\/hr and 820 high-capacity freight wagons, equipped with modern brake and monitoring systems. These will be integrated into the digital network to allow real-time fleet tracking and predictive maintenance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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