Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a strategic plan to overhaul the country’s railway system. The roadmap focuses on improving passenger and freight services, increasing the railway’s market share, and achieving financial stability. Key components include digitization of operations, track upgrades – specifically mentioning ML-1, ML-2, and ML-3 – and attracting private sector investment through public-private partnerships. The plan also prioritizes modernizing the rolling stock, enhancing passenger facilities, and promoting freight transport, which the Prime Minister identified as crucial to the system’s success. Sharif directed the hiring of international experts to assist with implementation and emphasized the potential of railways to alleviate road congestion. The initiative aims to transform Pakistan Railways into a safe, affordable, and efficient transportation option.