KARACHI: Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Sunday said the KCR revival project was on fast track and would be revived soon as per the directives of the Supreme Court.

While talking to the media at Shah Abdul Latif station of KCR track he added that all the encroachments along the railway lines would be completely eliminated.

"Pakistan Railways is all set to spend Rs10.5 billion on the KCR rehabilitation project whereas the responsibility of constructing 24 over head bridges lies over the shoulders of provincial government," remarked the minister while highlighting the complete liaison between Pakistan Railways and Sindh government on the historic project's revival.

He further said preparation of KCR coaches was in full swing in Islamabad and a model coach would soon be displayed at Cantt Station Karachi.

The minister visited Gillani, Nazimabad, Gulbai and Shah Abdul Latif stations along the KCR track and inquired the progress of his department on the rehabilitation project.

He was accompanied by PR CEO Nisar Ahmad Memon, DS Karachi Arshad Salam Khattak and PD KCR Ameer Mohammad Daudpota.

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