The sources told The Express Tribune on the condition of anonymity that KCR trains are boarded by just 25 per cent of passengers as compared to their capacity, further burdening the Pakistan Railways (PR) that is already running in a loss. As per them, KCR trains running between Pipri and City Station over the past week, since the long-awaited revival was inaugurated, should have carried around 2,000 passengers hitherto, but the footfall remains far below expectations, at only around 250. The sources said that a detailed report on losses incurred following the partial restoration of the KCR was being prepared and was expected to be submitted to the Supreme Court soon. Coupled with the lack of feeder buses, experts said this would make a KCR commute excruciatingly long for consumers. Running trains over broad gauge tracks will also increase operational costs, they had pointed out.

Source: The Express Tribune November 28, 2020 03:44 UTC