Pakistan Railways is set to outsource 11 passenger trains under a new operational framework designed to improve efficiency and boost revenue. The trains, including Hazara Express, Bahauddin Zakariya Express, Millat Express, Badar Express, Ghouri Express, Rawal Express, Thal Express, Mohenjo Daro Passenger, Fareed Express, Mianwali Express, and Faiz Ahmad Faiz Passenger, will now be offered through an open auction instead of the previous bidding system.
An official from the Ministry of Railways said private operators will participate in a transparent process, emphasizing that the change is aimed at fostering competition, transparency, and public confidence. Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has canceled all previous financial bids, directing that future outsourcing will follow the open auction format exclusively.
The official added that the new approach is expected to enhance service quality for passengers, reduce financial losses, and modernize Pakistan Railways’ operations through greater public-private collaboration.
