Karachi: The Sindh government and the federal government have reached a broad understanding to revive Karachi’s rail-based transport system, with the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) at the centre of the proposed plan.
The agreement was made during a meeting between Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Federal Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi, where both sides reviewed proposals aimed at addressing the city’s long-standing transport challenges through the restoration of rail services.
Officials said the plan includes reviving suburban train operations as a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable commuting option. The KCR, once restored, is expected to be integrated with Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems, which would function as feeder services to improve connectivity across the city.
The discussion also covered the introduction of new intercity rail routes and improvements along railway corridors, including greening initiatives. These measures are intended to support a broader urban mobility framework combining mass transit restoration with infrastructure upgrades.
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the provincial government would move forward with a public-private partnership model for the KCR revival, describing the project as essential for Karachi’s transport needs.
The latest development signals renewed coordination between the federation and the province on transport planning for Karachi, with the KCR forming a key component of efforts to reintroduce rail-based transit in the metropolis.
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