Lahore: Pakistan Railways (PR) has initiated further improvement work at Lahore Railway Station, with Railway Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi reviewing ongoing expansion and passenger facility upgrades during a surprise visit. The news has been sourced from an article on October 5.
During the inspection, the minister reviewed the extension work at Platforms No. 2 and 4 and directed officials to replace substandard seating facilities with better-quality benches. He also ordered the relocation of the Divisional Superintendent’s Office to Lahore Railway Station to strengthen monitoring of passenger services, ongoing projects and station operations.
The visit also covered passenger facilities, including family and executive lounges, where the minister reviewed air-conditioning and other amenities. The station’s broader upgrade programme includes improvements to passenger areas, accessibility features and modern facilities aimed at enhancing the travel experience.
The upgradation of Lahore Railway Station is part of wider efforts to modernise railway infrastructure in Punjab, including improvements to historic stations, passenger services and urban connectivity.
