The revival of the long-defunct Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) is finally inching towards its final stages of completion. The KCR first began its operations in the year 1969, under the administration of Pakistan Railways. Restoration strategyCurrently, the KCR project comprises of a 44 kilometre long track, with the inclusion of a 30km loop with 20 stations and a 14km main line with five stations. Following its restoration and revival, the Pakistan Railway will upgrade the KCR project in its second phase at an estimated cost of Rs8.7 billion. “The coaches manufactured under the KCR project can each accommodate a total of 105 passengers.

Source: The Express Tribune October 06, 2020 05:03 UTC