Pakistan to Invest $2.5bn in Rail Upgrade for 160km/h Trains

Pakistan is reportedly planning a significant $2.5 billion investment to overhaul its railway system, aiming for trains to achieve speeds of 160km/h on a key route.

Reported by Gulf News

By AUZZ Newsdesk (Gulf News)

Published Sunday 16 August 2026 at 1:10 pm AEST 2 min read

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Pakistan to Invest $2.5bn in Rail Upgrade for 160km/h Trains

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