‘Azadi Train’ begins month-long journey across the country

Dawn.com Published August 11, 2016
A mural on the train carriage depicts members of the armed forces. — Photo by ISPR.
A mural on the train carriage depicts members of the armed forces. — Photo by ISPR.
Artwork along the train carriage depicting Operation Zarb-i-Azb. — Photo by ISPR.
Artwork along the train carriage depicting Operation Zarb-i-Azb. — Photo by ISPR.
Artwork along a carriage shows various medals and distinctions. — Photo by ISPR.
Artwork along a carriage shows various medals and distinctions. — Photo by ISPR.
Artwork along a carriage showcases military might and various medals and honours. ─ Photo by ISPR.
Artwork along a carriage showcases military might and various medals and honours. ─ Photo by ISPR.
Posters showing miscellaneous military contingents, the Pakistan Army and UAVs and missiles. — Photo by ISPR.
Posters showing miscellaneous military contingents, the Pakistan Army and UAVs and missiles. — Photo by ISPR.
Scenes showing Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force. — Photo by ISPR.
Scenes showing Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force. — Photo by ISPR.
Models of vehicles produced by NLC Locomotives. ─ Photo by ISPR
Models of vehicles produced by NLC Locomotives. ─ Photo by ISPR
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An MG3 Machine gun. — Photo by ISPR.
An MG3 Machine gun. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of a rifle used by the military. ─ Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of a rifle used by the military. ─ Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of submachine guns. ─ Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of submachine guns. ─ Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of a POF Eye gun. ─ Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of a POF Eye gun. ─ Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of a DMR Rifle. ─ Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of a DMR Rifle. ─ Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
A model of a tank. ─ Photo by ISPR.
A model of a tank. ─ Photo by ISPR.
A display of firepower. ─ Photo by ISPR.
A display of firepower. ─ Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
An exhibit of various arms used by the military. — Photo by ISPR.
Various projects being undertaken in the country. ─ Photo by ISPR.
Various projects being undertaken in the country. ─ Photo by ISPR.
A mural on the train carriage depicts members of the armed forces. — Photo by ISPR.
A mural on the train carriage depicts members of the armed forces. — Photo by ISPR.

RAWALPINDI: The ‘Azadi Train’ will begin its journey on Thursday, and will travel 4,000 kilometres in a month, from Islamabad to Karachi via Peshawar, Lahore and Quetta.

Prepared at the Islamabad Carriage Factory and decorated to represent the country's heritage, the train showcases the cultures of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Jammu and Kashmir.

It also depicts various projects being undertaken by the PML-N government, including Lahore's metro bus, power plants and other projects.

Pakistan Railways was assisted by the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) and Lok Virsa in the endeavour.

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