The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is planning rail connectivity for prompt and efficient movement of overland transportation of cargo. An announcement to this effect was made in a KPT statement issued on Saturday. It said KPT Chairperson Nasreen Haque held a meeting with Pakistan Railways General Manager (Operations) Asad Saeed and his team of officers at the KPT Head Office.
During a brief presentation given to the delegation, the KPT Chairperson unveiled her plans regarding rail connectivity with the Port and major cargo yards. As a first step the railway track dismantled connecting TPX and Groyne Yard will be restored. The railway line would also be extended to the coal stacking area near Groyne Yard for direct loading from there.