Pakistan, March 25 -- Pakistan Railways is set to launch its first batch of high-speed passenger coaches by June. This initial group consists of 12 coaches produced at the Islamabad Carriage Factory. These coaches can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h and feature advanced technology.

Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi visited the factory to assess progress on the project. The Managing Director, Muhammad Yousuf Leghari, highlighted that this is the first time high-speed coaches are being made in Pakistan. This development marks a significant achievement for the country's rail manufacturing.

However, these new coaches will operate on the existing low-speed rail network. Pakistan currently lacks the high-speed tracks needed to maximize their ...