Pakistan Railways Targets Rs100 Billion Revenue as Reforms Drive Recovery

December 24, 2025 —

Pakistan Railways is poised to achieve a revenue target of Rs100 billion in the fiscal year 2025-26, Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi announced, citing Rs50 billion expected revenue in the first half of FY26.

The minister said the organisation’s recovery is driven by comprehensive reforms in safety, service quality, digitisation, and asset management, which have improved passenger trust and operational efficiency. In 2025, Pakistan Railways earned over Rs93 billion, reflecting a significant turnaround from previous years.

Abbasi highlighted safety reforms, including upgrading the safety department to a full directorate, resulting in a decline in accidents from 0.09% to 0.04%, and the launch of Pakistan’s first smart railway station in Rawalpindi with modern security systems. Cameras inside trains and upgrades to stations in Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad are planned by December 2026 to further enhance safety and service quality.

Service improvements include upgrading eight train rakes in eight months, enhancing passenger comfort and attracting more travelers. Digitisation efforts, such as e-filing, POS machines, and staff attendance computerisation, have improved efficiency and accountability.

The minister also reported recovering 394 acres of railway land from encroachers in 2025, with a goal to reclaim all railway land by December 2026 to enable commercial use. Outsourcing of schools, trains, and station cleaning services has contributed to better management and cleanliness at major stations.

Abbasi concluded that these reforms, along with operational improvements, have positioned Pakistan Railways for financial stability and a sustainable growth trajectory.