Islamabad, Aug 8, 2025: The Balochistan government in partnership with Pakistan Railways, has revealed plans to introduce the People’s Train Service Balochistan, linking Saryab and Kuchlak.
This new rail initiative is designed to offer a low-cost, quick, and dependable mode of travel for the local population. The implementation will begin shortly after finalizing discussions on the route.
This major step was officially announced during a top-level session held in Quetta, chaired by Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti. He vowed to personally supervise each step of the development, making it clear that any form of delay will not be accepted.
To guarantee timely completion, the provincial government has opted to utilize locomotives and carriages from Pakistan Railways, avoiding foreign imports. Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi confirmed that all required rolling stock and facilities would be made available within six months.
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Additionally, plans were shared for improving the current railway infrastructure along the corridor to ensure efficient and safe operations. Abbasi referred to the People’s Train Service Balochistan as a transformative leap for public transport in the province, focusing on better regional connectivity and daily commuter ease.
