Prequalification for LPG Wagon Conversion and Freight Operations by Pakistan Railways

Pakistan Railways invites interested parties to submit prequalification documents for participation in an open competitive auction for the conversion or retrofitting of wagon underframes, outsourcing of freight, and utilization of ZBTK / BTK wagon underframes for the transportation of imported liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

The proposed arrangement covers ZBTK / BTK LPG wagons, with up to two rakes comprising more than 30 wagons per rake. The agreement tenure is 10 + 5 years. The initiative is intended to provide rail transportation of imported LPG across Pakistan.

Loading points are Port Qasim, Keamari at East Wharf, West Wharf or SAPT, and any other approved yard in Karachi. Unloading points are Faisalabad, Multan, Lahore / Mughalpura, and any other approved up-country destinations.

Detailed terms and conditions, eligibility criteria and other information are contained in the prequalification documents. Interested parties can download these documents from the Pakistan Railways website at www.pakrail.gov.pk and prepare their submissions in accordance with the requirements contained in those documents.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on 18 November 2026 at 11:00 AM at Pakistan Railways Headquarters Office, Empress Road, Lahore.

The last date for submission of prequalification documents is 17 December 2026 at 11:00 AM. Documents must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Marketing Manager, Pakistan Railways Headquarters Office, Empress Road, Lahore.

The issuing officer is the Chief Marketing Manager, Pakistan Railways Headquarters Office, Empress Road, Lahore.