Pakistan and India have agreed to increase freight traffic between the two sides, Lok Sahba was informed during the question hour session. In a written reply, Minister of State for Railways R Velu said, "Both sides (India and Pakistan) agreed to make efforts to increase the level of interchange of freight traffic."
Delegations from both sides met here from October 31 to November 2 this year to discuss the issue, he added. "The Indian delegation proposed for starting freight trains via Munabao-Khokhrapar. Pakistan delegation informed that as and when the necessary facilities have been developed, the proposal for opening of Khokhrapar route for freight traffic could be discussed and decided," he said.
In reply to another question, the Minister informed the house that Indian Railways had tied up with several international railways for co-operation.
"Indian Railways have entered into memorandum of understanding (MoU) with railways of Austria, France, Russia, Italy and South Africa in recent past. This has facilitated increased technical co-operation for development of rail related projects," he said.