The government is embarking upon a major project of laying a new double rail track from Karachi to Peshawar.
Addressing an event in Rawalpindi, Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said development of Pakistan Railways is important for overall progress and development of the country.
He said the up gradation of infrastructure will help run fast trains on the rail track.
Sheikh Rashid said that two new freight trains and Rehman Baba Express train will be launched on the 25th of next month.