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26th December, 2012
China: World’s longest high-speed rail route
China started service on December 26 on the world's longest high-speed rail route.
China started service on December 26 on the world's longest high-speed rail route.
26th December, 2012
World’s longest bullet train service launched in China
China launched service Wednesday on the world's longest high-speed rail route.
China launched service Wednesday on the world's longest high-speed rail route.
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17th December, 2012
Bao Train and Dorian Gray
Without the mention of Bao Train – a reference to the formally dressed students and office workers who took this train, Gujranwala remains an incomplete story.
Without the mention of Bao Train – a reference to the formally dressed students and office workers who took this train, Gujranwala remains an incomplete story.
29th November, 2012
Most outstanding European metro stations
A look at the most outstanding European metro stations. – Text and photos by AFP…
A look at the most outstanding European metro stations. – Text and photos by AFP…
25th June, 2012
PR forced to buy fuel from local market
The late arrival of a freight train carrying diesel for Pakistan Railways forced the administration to buy 10,000 litres of fuel from the open market.
The late arrival of a freight train carrying diesel for Pakistan Railways forced the administration to buy 10,000 litres of fuel from the open market.
19th June, 2012
Disorder in Punjab as riots rage
Train set on fire in Kamoki, public and private property attacked, protestor dies as guards of Hamid Yar open fire.
Train set on fire in Kamoki, public and private property attacked, protestor dies as guards of Hamid Yar open fire.
22nd May, 2012
Train collision in India kills 14: officials
A passenger train travelling to Bangalore collided with a stationary goods train in Southern India's Andhra Pradesh state.
A passenger train travelling to Bangalore collided with a stationary goods train in Southern India's Andhra Pradesh state.
17th February, 2012
Locomotives’ purchase: Railways to invite tenders for third time
LAHORE, Feb 16: The Pakistan Railways has decided in principle to invite for the third time the tenders for procurement of 150 new locomotives
LAHORE, Feb 16: The Pakistan Railways has decided in principle to invite for the third time the tenders for procurement of 150 new locomotives
14th February, 2012
Business Express: Economy class reservation begins
LAHORE, Feb 13: Reservation of a ‘mini’ economy class in the Business Express, the first non-stop train running between Punjab and Sindh capitals under public-private partnership, has begun.
LAHORE, Feb 13: Reservation of a ‘mini’ economy class in the Business Express, the first non-stop train running between Punjab and Sindh capitals under public-private partnership, has begun.
10th February, 2012
Meeting to decide fate of Business Express
LAHORE, Feb 9: Within a week or so after its launch, continuation of the operation of the first non-stop train running between Punjab and Sindh capitals with its passenger facilitation by the private sector has hit snags.
LAHORE, Feb 9: Within a week or so after its launch, continuation of the operation of the first non-stop train running between Punjab and Sindh capitals with its passenger facilitation by the private sector has hit snags.
2nd February, 2012
All set for Business Express tomorrow
LAHORE, Feb 1: The Pakistan Railways finalised on Wednesday arrangements to launch on Friday (tomorrow) the Business Express, the first non-stop train to run between Punjab and Sindh capitals with its passenger
LAHORE, Feb 1: The Pakistan Railways finalised on Wednesday arrangements to launch on Friday (tomorrow) the Business Express, the first non-stop train to run between Punjab and Sindh capitals with its passenger
27th January, 2012
Trial run of Business Express
LAHORE, Jan 26: The first trial run of Business Express, the first non-stop train to run between Punjab and Sindh capitals with its passenger facilitation by the private sector, remained successful on Thursday.
LAHORE, Jan 26: The first trial run of Business Express, the first non-stop train to run between Punjab and Sindh capitals with its passenger facilitation by the private sector, remained successful on Thursday.
23rd November, 2011
Removal of hurdles in logistics, supply chain sought
LAHORE, Nov 22: Lack of official support to logistics and supply chain management is hampering growth, and a loss of 2pc of the GDP is being suffered annually.
LAHORE, Nov 22: Lack of official support to logistics and supply chain management is hampering growth, and a loss of 2pc of the GDP is being suffered annually.
15th August, 2011
‘Hacktivists’ target San Francisco subway website
SAN FRANCISCO: The international group of hackers known as Anonymous began a cyber attack on the San Francisco subway’s online presence Sunday, in retaliation for…
SAN FRANCISCO: The international group of hackers known as Anonymous began a cyber attack on the San Francisco subway’s online presence Sunday, in retaliation for…
20th July, 2011
Vignettes from Punjab
A visual journey through Multan, Dera Nawab Sahib, Mianwali, Chakwal, Khewra and finally stopping at Islamabad. – Photos by Raheel Qureshi / Dawn.com…
A visual journey through Multan, Dera Nawab Sahib, Mianwali, Chakwal, Khewra and finally stopping at Islamabad. – Photos by Raheel Qureshi / Dawn.com…
28th April, 2011
China Eximbank to lend Pak $1.7bn for train system
ISLAMABAD: The Export-Import Bank of China will loan Pakistan $1.7 billion to develop a city-wide train system in the eastern city of Lahore, a senior…
ISLAMABAD: The Export-Import Bank of China will loan Pakistan $1.7 billion to develop a city-wide train system in the eastern city of Lahore, a senior…
30th January, 2011
Train crash in Germany kills 10, injures 33
BERLIN: A head-on train crash in eastern Germany killed 10 people and injured at least 33 others, eight of them severely, local firefighters said Sunday.…
BERLIN: A head-on train crash in eastern Germany killed 10 people and injured at least 33 others, eight of them severely, local firefighters said Sunday.…
13th January, 2011
27th November, 2010
NY’s subway dancers never stop moving
NEW YORK: No stage is too small — or moving too fast — for Donte Steele and his dance crew. Broadway might be the most…
NEW YORK: No stage is too small — or moving too fast — for Donte Steele and his dance crew. Broadway might be the most…
26th October, 2010
Fifty-two per cent Railways land lying vacant
The PAC was informed that Pakistan Railways has a total 39,132.42 acres land, out of which 15,699.60 is under usage.
The PAC was informed that Pakistan Railways has a total 39,132.42 acres land, out of which 15,699.60 is under usage.
