Railway Quarter
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Railway Quarter Lahore is a historic residential community originally established by Pakistan Railways to provide housing for railway employees. It has grown into a well-established and secure neighborhood with essential amenities and a peaceful environment. The community is strategically located near Lahore Railway Station, offering excellent transportation connectivity. Its core appeal lies in its community-oriented lifestyle and reliable infrastructure.
- Developer: Pakistan Railways, a government organization focused on employee housing
- Ideal For: Ideal for railway employees and families seeking a safe, affordable, and well-connected residential area.
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Punjab Government and Pakistan Railways Sign MoU for Modern Train Service
The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, and Pakistan Railways, represented by Minister Hanif Abbasi, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a modern train service across the province. The flagship project is a high-speed train service between Lahore and Rawalpindi, which aims to reduce travel time to around 2 hours and 15 minutes. This marks a significant step towards modernizing public transport infrastructure.
Investigation Uncovers Widespread Illegal Allotment of Railway Quarters in Lahore
A Pakistan Railways vigilance inquiry has revealed that 200 railway quarters were illegally allotted in Lahore and workshop divisions in recent years. The scam, which also unearthed Rs100n corruption, implicated estate inspectors and senior officers from the Lahore headquarters. A case has been registered against an upper-division clerk for fraudulently obtaining a bungalow and renting out its servant quarters. A committee has been formed to pursue disciplinary action.
Roof Collapse in Dilapidated Nolakha Railway Quarter Highlights Safety Concerns
A roof collapse at a dilapidated railway quarter in the Nolakha area of Lahore underscores severe ongoing safety and maintenance issues within the city's aging railway housing infrastructure. This incident brings attention to the poor physical condition of many such quarters.
Strong sense of community where neighbors know each other. Many societies have their own security staff and controlled gates, fostering a familiar and relatively safe environment.
Situated in central or semi-central locations, close to transport routes, providing good accessibility.
Offers low-cost housing, making it an affordable option, especially for lower-income railway staff.
Reports of bogus or ghost allotments of quarters on fake names, with unauthorized occupation. The railway administration has failed to conduct proper surveys and repair work for years.
Residents suffer from pest infestations, contributing to unsatisfactory and unhygienic living conditions.
Severely deteriorated housing originally converted from 1912 stables, with cracked roofs, leaky walls, and unsafe structures. Roof collapses have been reported. Buildings have not seen major repairs for decades.
Dysfunctional sewage and sanitation systems, leading to backups and foul odors. The area is unkempt with wild foliage and presents a generally dilapidated look.
Absence of modern facilities and amenities commonly found in newer housing societies.
Frequent shortages and unreliable supply of water, electricity, and gas. Many units lack these basic utilities altogether.
Minor repairs that are done are washed away by rain after a few months, indicating a lack of durable maintenance work.