Pakistan Locomotive Factory (, or PLF) is a manufacturer of locomotives for Pakistan Railways, located in Risalpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The company was established in 1993.[1]
History
The factory was established in Risalpur in 1993 at a total cost of. Its function is to manufacture indigenous diesel electric locomotives and electric locomotives, thus allowing Pakistan Railways to have less dependency on foreign technology.
However, over the years, the facility has struggled with low-capacity utilization, with only 54 units being produced from 2003 to 2008, while only five units were assembled during 2014–15.[1]
In January 2016, the Minister for Railways, Khawaja Saad Rafique announced that Pakistan Locomotive Factory is to enter a joint venture with private sector participation.[2]