Business Desk 
Sep 15, 2025
In a historic ruling, the Pakistan government approved a new high-speed rail line between Islamabad and Rawalpindi with the goal of reducing traffic and giving locals a quick, reasonably priced, and effective way to get around.
At a high-level meeting led by Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi and Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi, officials decided to speed up the development of the railway track between Islamabad's Margalla Station and Rawalpindi's Saddar Station.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will manage the service, and the railways ministry will supply the track infrastructure.
To guarantee contemporary, cosy, and effective operations, the government intends to import cutting-edge trains.
Abbasi stated, "This rail service is a milestone for public welfare," stressing that it will allow citizens to move between the two cities in a timely and convenient manner.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's dedication to offering public assistance and cutting-edge transport options is reflected in the initiative, Naqvi emphasised.
"After the project is finished, thousands of citizens will benefit from first-rate travel facilities," he continued.
According to State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry, the new service is a "low-cost and high-speed option" that will greatly ease traffic on the roads that connect Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
Authorities anticipate that the project will support environmental sustainability, stimulate economic activity, and save time and fuel.
An important step towards modernising urban transport in the twin cities will be taken next week with the finalisation and signing of the project's framework agreement.
