SIFC Facilitation: ML-1 Railway Project Launched, Major Step Forward for Logistics and Industry

Islamabad (Web Desk) — With special support and comprehensive facilitation from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the upgradation of Pakistan’s largest railway project, the Main Line-1 (ML-1), has been formally launched.

The project is expected to transform Pakistan’s railway system while directly connecting the country’s industrial centers with seaports, bringing a major improvement to the national logistics infrastructure.

Modernization of the Freight Network and Economic Impact

The ML-1 project goes beyond railway track rehabilitation. It represents a key step toward shifting freight transportation from roads to a safer and more cost-effective rail network.

Under the project, modern and dedicated freight corridors are being developed to significantly reduce the time and cost involved in cargo transportation.

Key Features and Benefits

Significant reduction in travel time: Track doubling and modern signaling systems will substantially reduce travel times between major industrial and commercial cities.

Faster access to seaports: The transportation of industrial goods to the ports of Karachi and Gwadar will become faster and more transparent.

Expanded railway network: ML-1, along with increased commercial capacity on ML-2 and ML-3, will improve direct freight connectivity to Attock, Quetta, Taftan and remote mineral-rich areas.

Industrial growth and economic activity: Faster access to raw materials and timely transportation of export products are expected to increase production capacity across local industries.

The progress of modern railway and sustainable logistics projects through the SIFC platform represents a significant step toward positioning Pakistan as an important trade and transit hub in the region.