ISLAMABAD, Jan. 15 -- Pakistan Railways is facing a rising number of locomotive failures, with over 63 per cent of its engines having exceeded 20 years of service, officials told the National Assembly Standing Committee on Railways on Wednesday. The aging fleet has increasingly strained operations, prompting officials to outline corrective measures aimed at stabilising services and improving passenger experience.

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The Railways ministry informed the committee that plans are underway for the overhauling and modernisation of diesel-electric locomotives. Enhanced funding and improved maintenance schedules are being implemented to reduce breakdowns and ensure smoother operations across the netw...