Purpose-built trains for armed forces movement

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Following the war-like situation, the Pakistan Railways (PR) operations have been put on high alert across the country. On the other hand, the PR has also spared purpose-built rolling stock that is likely to be used by the armed forces in the current situation.

“We are in coordination with them (the armed forces) for providing them with transportation-related services whenever they need and a purpose-built rolling stock (wagons, coaches, locomotives etc) has been allocated for them,” PR Chief Executive Officer Amir Ali Baloch said while talking to Dawn on Thursday.

“When they ask us to move the stock, we will do it within no time. We are ready and stand by our forces,” he added.

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