Pakistan Railways has started transporting diesel by rail to Pakistan State Oil (PSO) depots as part of efforts to maintain fuel supplies and ensure continuity of railway operations.
The development follows a directive from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to begin transporting diesel through the railway network. Under the supervision of Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi, Pakistan Railways has commenced regular diesel deliveries to PSO depots.
750,000 Litres of Diesel Reach Peshawar Region
A freight train carrying 750,000 litres of diesel from Rawalpindi has reached the Peshawar region, according to the report.
The shipment is part of the new arrangement under which Pakistan Railways will transport diesel to PSO facilities by rail.
The move is intended to provide a regular supply of fuel while using freight trains to transport large quantities of diesel between different parts of the country.
Second Diesel Train Carrying One Million Litres
A second freight train carrying one million litres of diesel from Mehmood Kot is scheduled to reach the Peshawar region.
According to Pakistan Railways, the train is expected to arrive during the night as the authorities continue efforts to maintain the supply chain.
The two shipments together represent 1.75 million litres of diesel, highlighting the scale of the initial rail-based fuel transportation operation.
Daily Diesel Deliveries Ordered
Pakistan Railways’ administration has been directed to continue transporting diesel on a daily basis.
The instruction is aimed at maintaining a consistent supply to PSO depots rather than relying on occasional deliveries.
Regular rail transportation can allow large quantities of fuel to be moved through the country’s railway network as authorities work to maintain supplies for essential transportation services.
Hanif Abbasi Highlights Public Transport
Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi said the timely supply of diesel would help ensure the continuity of travel facilities for the public.
Pakistan Railways relies heavily on diesel-powered operations, particularly on routes where locomotives and other railway services require fuel for regular operations.
Maintaining fuel availability is therefore important for keeping passenger and freight services running.
The latest deliveries are part of efforts to prevent disruptions by ensuring that railway operations have access to the required fuel supplies.
Rail Freight Used for Fuel Transportation
The decision to transport diesel by rail also demonstrates the role of Pakistan Railways in moving essential commodities across the country.
Freight trains can transport large volumes of fuel in a single operation, connecting supply points with destinations such as the Peshawar region.
The current arrangement involves shipments from Rawalpindi and Mehmood Kot, with the fuel being delivered to PSO depots.
The railway administration has been instructed to maintain the schedule and continue daily deliveries.
Focus on Maintaining Railway Services
The availability of diesel is particularly important for maintaining passenger travel facilities and other railway operations.
Any disruption in fuel supplies can affect the movement of locomotives and potentially create operational challenges.
By establishing daily diesel deliveries, authorities are seeking to maintain a more consistent fuel supply for railway services.
The government has also placed emphasis on ensuring that transportation facilities remain available to the public during the current fuel-supply arrangements.
Pakistan Railways Continues Fuel Supply Operations
With the first 750,000-litre shipment already reaching the Peshawar region and another one-million-litre delivery on the way, Pakistan Railways has begun implementing the new diesel transportation arrangement.
The administration’s instruction to continue supplies every day means further freight trains are expected to transport diesel to PSO depots.
The operation will remain focused on maintaining fuel availability and supporting the uninterrupted functioning of railway services.
The latest development highlights Pakistan Railways’ role not only as a passenger and freight transportation network but also as part of the country’s broader logistics system for moving essential supplies.
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