Pakistan Railways Reports Three-Year Financial Performance — Losses, Recovery, and Profit
The Ministry of Railways has released a detailed report outlining Pakistan Railways’ income and expenses from fiscal year 2022–23 to the current 2024–25 period.
According to official figures, the national railway service recorded a cumulative loss of Rs. 6 billion over the past three years — but recent numbers show a clear improvement.
Year-by-Year Performance
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2022–23: Revenue stood at Rs. 63.718 billion, while expenses reached Rs. 72.178 billion, resulting in a loss of Rs. 8.460 billion.
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2023–24: Earnings jumped to Rs. 88.792 billion with expenses at Rs. 88.380 billion, producing a surplus of over Rs. 410 million.
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2024–25 (so far): Income has climbed to Rs. 93.382 billion, against expenditures of Rs. 91.120 billion, giving a profit of Rs. 2.262 billion.
Subsidies and Concessions
The report also revealed that Rs. 1.157 billion was spent on subsidized train tickets for journalists, students, senior citizens, employees, and other eligible passengers.
Officials say these figures reflect a positive financial turnaround and aim to further boost efficiency, reduce losses, and modernize operations in the coming years.
