ISLAMABAD: Wagons imported from China are completely compatible with local trails and have been approved for commercial run after the first trial one of the fastest tracks in Pakistan, official of Pakistan Railways said on Saturday.
this is standard protocol to test any commissioning of railways before they are put into commercial operation, said Muhammad Hanif Gul, head of public affairs. of Lahore division adding that the same methodology was used in happening of buses brought from China and they had successfully have been tested.
“This is very good coaches with some improved features, the ergonomics are very good, technology very good and when we use them in rail transportation, people of Pakistan will have very good experienceGul said. in interview with Xinhua news agency.
From the contract of 230 Chinese trainers, first the consignment of 46 wagons arrived in Pakistan at the end of November. They are currently parked in Lahore and is expected to start operations in coming weeks.
Under technology transfer agreement, the remaining wagons will be imported to Pakistan in the form of components and manufactured in Pakistan with Chinese technical assistance to strengthen Pakistan ability make trains yourself.
The cars were purchased through transparent auctions in which the Chinese company was preferred over all others from different countries, he said, adding that Pakistan provided list of specifications by local standards and the tracks and trains were respectively designedGul said.
Talking about quality of in new addition in terms of of passenger comfort, he said they are very comfortable with good seat width according to anthropometric analysis of in population of Pakistan and have on-board toilet for passengers with disabilities, which is new feature in Pakistani Railways.
The cars will be used as main trains with special staff and maintenance objects, Gul said, adding that this would significantly improve the image of Pakistan Railways and it will provide comfort to the passengers like another feather in lid of cooperation between Pakistan and China.
Talking about transfer of technology from China for production of trains in Pakistan, he said it step forward to help Pakistan is developing a strong industrial base as two countries there was an old collaboration in terms of technology.
“This will expand the technological possibilities of Pakistan and in futurePakistan can develop potential in our car building plants, where we can produce these cars on our own, he added.
Local engineers are very capable, but their talent is wasted due to lack of of right training and direction and lack of of industrial plants in Pakistan, official said adding that technology translation project will also allow Pakistan to use the potential of in young engineers in in future.
Wagons imported from China to Pakistan are capable of run 160 km per hour, but they will be operated on speed of up up to 120 km per hour ahead of schedule up-gradation work of the railroad is done.
Acquisition of these trains step to the planned up-gradation of railroad, promotion of technology and improvement of human resources, he said, adding that Pakistan is geographically important place and due to the expanded regional connection, the country could become the center of transshipment and interregional trade.
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