Pakistan Railways has decided to repair its non-working locomotives on an emergency basis after 172 engines were found to be dysfunctional, railways sources said in Islamabad.
According to the sources, the railways operate 439 engines of different models and makes, of which 267 are in working condition. The railways have contacted manufacturers about repairing 69 locomotives, and talks with a firm are ongoing over spare parts for the same 69 engines.
Repair timelines for dysfunctional locomotive engines
Sources at the Ministry of Railways said 36 locomotives will become functional within four months. Twenty ZCU model engines are expected to be operational in two months, while 16 AGE model engines are due to become functional by February 2027.
GMU modernization plan awaits planning ministry approval
Railways sources said a PC-I has been prepared to modernize 35 GMU model engines, and the repair plan has been forwarded to the planning ministry for approval. The railways have not yet received a reply from the ministry on the proposed plan, sources added.
