The railway tracks from Karachi to Peshawar would be made gate-free and signal-free under the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
According to reports, a fence would be built around the tracks, similar to Motorway, and an underpass or overheard bridge would be built at every gate on the tracks, the sources informed.
The work on the project would be initiated from January. The first phase of the project would focus on railway tracks between Rawalpindi and Peshawar. The signalling system in Pakistan Railways would also be upgraded under the project.
According to the sources, the purpose behind making railway tracks gate-free and signal-free was to make train journeys safer and faster for the public. The fencing and bridges would also lead to a reduction in accidents. Once the project is completed, the tracks would be able to accommodate high-speed trains. The railways authorities have completed the planning for the project, the sources added.
