Railway Electrification

25 KV AC, Single phase, Electric Traction System was introduced in 1970 over 286 Kms Lahore-Khanewal main line section to modernize the system and also to save foreign exchange, on import off Diesel Locomotives. The anticipated benefits have been fully achieved. However, the system is now in run down condition and rehabilitation. Pakistan Railways is providing a second line from Khanewal to Raiwind, so as to provide double line all the way from Karachi to Lahore. work in progress of shifting of ET Mast infringing the alignment in connection with doubling of track on Khanewal - Raiwind section. Electrification of the second line and Rehabilitation of existing electrified section also been programmed. Ministry of Railways now intends to conduct fresh feasibility for Electrification V/S Dieselization for a certain viability of Electrification on Khanewal-Karachi double line section through International/National Consultants under Transport Assistance (TA) loan from ADB. Financial proposals of the International consulting firms have been opened and evaluated, financial proposals have been sent to ADB for approval.