Pakistan is poised to redefine commuting between Islamabad and Rawalpindi with the launch of a modern train service cutting travel time to just 20 minutes Under the SIFC framework an MoU is expected soon between Pakistan Railways and the Capital Development Authority to operationalize this promise The train service will run between Margalla Station Islamabad and Saddar Station Rawalpindi

The Ministry of Railways will provide the track infrastructure while CDA will manage operations, import modern Diesel Multiple Units to ensure comfort and speed The project is designed to ease daily traffic pressure while saving fuel and reducing commute time for thousands of citizens

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi have signaled this project as a key milestone in public welfare Harif Abyasi officials say that integrated feeder services like electric buses and Metro Bus links will support connectivity to train stations ensuring that users have seamless access

Expected to launch by March 2026 the service reflects SIFC’s commitment to supporting large-scale infrastructure projects that yield economic benefits and improve quality of life for residents The project is likely to stimulate investment, reduce pollution, and set a precedent for similar transit solutions in growing urban areas

This modern train service is more than a transit line; it is a signal of forward-thinking policy under SIFC that aims to make mobility efficient sustainable and accessible for all citizens