Pakistan Railway Flats
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Pakistan Railway Flats is a gated residential scheme originally constructed by Pakistan Railways to provide affordable staff quarters. It consists of low-rise RCC-frame apartments with basic high-class finishes, 24-hour security, and power backup. Located in the well-established Lahore Cantonment, it offers easy access to main roads, schools, markets, and the railway station, making it a secure and connected housing option.
- Developer: Pakistan Railways (Railcop)
- Ideal For: Ideal for current or retired railway employees and budget-conscious buyers seeking secure, affordable, entry-level housing in a prime cantonment area.
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Latest Updates
Major Corruption Scandal Uncovered in Illegal Allotment of Over 200 Railway Flats in Lahore and Mughalpura
A major corruption scandal has been exposed involving the bogus allotment of more than 200 residential quarters in Lahore and Mughalpura. The Directorate General of Vigilance completed its inquiry in late 2025 and submitted a detailed report to the Ministry of Railways. The probe uncovered corruption worth over Rs 100 million, led to criminal cases against several railway employees, and was initiated by DIG (North) Abdul Rab Chaudhry following multiple complaints about fraudulent housing allocations.
Lahore Railway Employees Cooperative Housing Society (LARECHS) Continues Operations Under Cooperative Department Oversight
The Lahore Railway Employees Cooperative Housing Society (LARECHS), established in 1979 to serve railway staff, operates across 25 schemes in Lahore from Shahdara to Walton Cantt. Since 2004, it has been managed by an elected Managing Committee under the supervision of the Cooperative Department, adhering to its bye-laws and regulatory directives. The society’s land and layout plans were originally prepared by the Pakistan Railway Department.
Green Corridor Project Launched Along 40-km Lahore Railway Track to Reduce Pollution and Enhance Urban Aesthetics
The Punjab government and Pakistan Railways jointly launched the 40-kilometer Green Corridor Project between Shahdara and Raiwind, Lahore — covering 700 kanals — valued at over Rs 2.25 billion. The initiative includes establishing green belts, converting old carriages into libraries and cafes, and developing four construction packages. It aims to reduce pollution, improve urban aesthetics, and deliver cultural and recreational benefits within one year.
Pakistan Railways Earns Rs13.5 Billion from Land Leasing and Reclaims Prime Encroached Land in Lahore
Pakistan Railways has generated Rs 13.547 billion in non-fare revenue over five years through commercial and agricultural land leasing — totaling 14,042 acres — under the Railway Property and Land Rules, 2023. In a major anti-encroachment operation in Lahore’s Mehmood Booti area, it reclaimed 15 acres of high-value land estimated at Rs 50 billion, sealing illegal housing society infrastructure including factories, markets, and petrol pumps.
Bogus allotment of railways apartments, fake allocation scams, and corruption involving residential quarters, leading to legal ownership uncertainty.
Dilapidated structures, poor maintenance, over-crowded quarters, and crumbling walls in railway housing.