Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique said that Pakistan Railways suffered Rs525 billion losses in the wake of the worst ever flooding that drowned one-third of the country, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

He was addressing a press conference at Railways Headquarters in Lahore.

Saad said from everyone worked hard to restore the train operations from labourers to PR secretaries.

He said as per the order of the Supreme Court, the land of the railways has been digitized.

Railways Minister said PR earned Rs2.7 billion last year, if the SC gives permission to do business, it will reach up to Rs16b to Rs17 billion. 

Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique has directed railways officials to ensure timely departure and arrival of trains.

Chairing a meeting in Lahore, he also directed to present proposals for enhancement of revenue of railways. He also congratulated the officials on the successful start of the Karachi passenger operation.

He expressed satisfaction with the full occupancy of Rehman Baba and Khyber Mail Express after the restoration of train operation.

The meeting also discussed various options to recover the damage to railways infrastructure due to the recent flood.