Research Institutes in Pakistan

Pakistan

National Transport Research Centre

Contact: M Sadique Swati
Title: Senior Chief.
Address: Ntrc Building, Sector H-8/3
City/State: Islamabad
Country: Pakistan
Phone of Organization: 92-51-253-676
Cable: MINISCOM
Telex: 713 MINISCOM
Fax: 92-51-253-676
Year Established: 1974.
Language of Registration: English
Source of Input: INRES01
INRES Inst. No.: PAK3004
Information Last Updated: 03/28/94
Institution Type: Governmental/Inter-Governmental


Purpose:
The main purposes of the institution are :-1:- To carry out research studies required for soundtransportation planning and road engineering.2:- To organize training courses , seminars and symposia and various aspects of transportation planning, design,operation and maintenance.3:- To provide consultancy services in the field of road and transportation.

Expertise & Training Programs

Training Program No: 1

Area of Training

Transport planning

Title: Transportation Projects Planning

Description:
The aims of the course are imparting latest techniques to the individual working in various transport related federal and provincial agencies as well as private consulting engineering firms. the training course is also open to SAARC and OIC countries.

Language(s) Used: English

Times per year: ONCE A YEAR

Type of Exp/Trg: Vocational/Technical

Duration/Cost : 9 weeks

Description of Staff

Operation research -- 8
Road research -- 8
Transport planning -- 4
Urban transportation -- 6
Highway safety -- 3

Equipment:
The centre is equipped as per details given below:1:- Laboratories: soil testing labs, concrete testing labs, asphalt testing labs, geo-technical lab2:- Mechanical workshop3:- Drawing and drafting section3:- Computer section

Information Services:
NTRC provides public information services through publications and statistical information in English to various government departments and private agencies. A large mailing list is maintained.

Affiliations:
NTRC is affiliated with TRL-UK.