PAKISTAN RAILWAYS

INTRODUCTION:

Pakistan Railways (PR) is the national state-owned railway company of Pakistan. Pakistan Railways was
founded in 1861 and headquartered in Lahore; it owns 4,800 miles (7,791 km) of track across Pakistan
from Torkham to Karachi and operates freight and passenger service. Pakistan Railways was also known
as the Pakistan Western Railway from 1947 to 1974.

Pakistan Railways forms the life line of the country by catering to its needs for large scale movement of
freight as well as passenger traffic. It not only contributes to its economic growth but also promotes
national integration.

Pakistan Railways endeavors to run the trains strictly in accordance to time table. The progressive freight
train support organization operated by professional management and competent staff endeavors to
provide reliable, competitive and economical service of recognized standards to its customers. Pakistan
Railways vision and mission statement follows to serve its customer, employees and nation.

Vision Statement:

“Our MOTO Safety first and Always”

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Mission Statement:

“To provide a safe reliable, modern, efficient and cost-effective infrastructure to its customers: to
contribute in building the economy of Pakistan and to look after the welfare of its employees.”

Pakistan Railways provides an important mode of Transportation in the farthest corners of the country
and brings them closer for Business, sightseeing, pilgrimage and education. It has been a great integrating
force and forms the life line of the country by catering to its needs for large scale movement of people
and freight.