Pakistan Railways launches expansion of Platforms 2 and 4 at Lahore Station

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Jul, 2026) Pakistan Railways has commenced the expansion of Platforms 2 and 4 at Lahore Railway Station to improve passenger convenience and address a long-standing operational issue, according to a Pakistan Railways spokesperson on Thursday.

The spokesperson said the project was launched to ensure safer and easier boarding and disembarking for passengers, particularly on trains operating between Lahore and Karachi.

Due to the insufficient length of the existing platforms, one or two coaches of some trains arriving from Karachi or departing from Lahore for Karachi used to stop beyond the platform, creating difficulties for passengers. The problem particularly affected elderly people, patients, women and children, who often faced inconvenience while boarding or alighting from these coaches.

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To resolve the issue, Pakistan Railways has initiated the extension of Platforms 2 and 4. Upon completion of the project, all coaches of trains will halt fully alongside the platforms, enabling passengers to board and disembark safely and comfortably.

The decision to expand the platforms was taken during a recent visit by Pakistan Railways Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Hafeez Ullah and Divisional Superintendent Railways Lahore Inam Ullah.

Meanwhile, Divisional Superintendent Inam Ullah has directed Divisional Executive Engineer Ghulam Murtaza to ensure continuous monitoring of the quality, standards and pace of work so that the project is completed within the stipulated timeframe while maintaining high construction standards.