India, Pak agree to increase freight trains

Both sides also agreed to introduce a timetable for freight trains operating on the Lahore-Attari route, in addition to experimenting with running of longer trains. Introduction of eight-wheeler wagons from Pakistan side and exploring the possibility of running container trains between the two countries were also discussed. The Indian side also proposed the introduction of freight services on the Munabao-Khokhrapar route.

Earlier in the day, the visiting Pakistan Railway Delegation called on Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav. Pakistan8217;s High Commissioner in India Shahid Malik was present on the occasion. Yadav stressed the need for increasing the interchange of freight trains between the India and Pakistan in view of the increased trade between the two countries especially of cement. He also emphasised the need for opening up Munabao-Khokhrapar route for freight services.