Key Market Indicators
Pakistan's railway network is projected to contract slightly, reaching approximately 7,750 route-kilometers by 2028, down from around 7,770 route-kilometers in 2023. This represents an annual decline of 0.1%. Since the year 2000, Pakistan's rail supply has consistently decreased at a rate of 0.1% annually. In 2023, Pakistan ranked 22nd globally in terms of rail length, with Hungary narrowly surpassing it with a similar 7,770 route-kilometers. The top spots in the global rail length rankings for 2023 were dominated by China, Russia, and India, which held the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
