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Pak for more Samjhauta Exp coaches

Pakistan has asked India to increase the coaches of Lahore-Amritsar Samjhauta Express from 10 to 13, saying it was necessary to accommodate the increasing traffic between the two countries.

A Pakistan Railways delegation would make a formal request in this regard during its meetings with Indian officials in New Delhi on Tuesday, Islamabad's The Nation newspaper reported Monday.

It would also hold a six-month review of Rail Communication Agreement 1991, signed between Pakistan and India under which the Samjhauta Express runs between the two countries, the newspaper, quoting sources said.

The issue of spares for racks would also be taken up at the meeting expected to continue till January 22, they said, pointing that under the agreement, both countries are bound to provide spares for the 'guest rack' at the time of arrival in the country.

The sources said that problems related to procurement of visas for railway officials would also be discussed at the meeting, adding at present only three members of Pakistan Railways had valid visas, while at least 12 members of their staff needed to travel to and fro.

The Indian Railways request to increase the number of goods trains would also be considered at the meeting, the sources added.

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