Pakistan Railways Increases Train Fares by 2% from July 18
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Railways has officially announced a 2% increase in fares across all train categories, including Mail, Express, Inter-city, and passenger trains. The revised fare structure will take effect starting Friday, July 18, 2025, as per a notification issued by the Ministry of Railways.
In a parallel development, Pakistan Railways is also preparing to outsource several services, including the commercial management of passenger trains, to improve operational efficiency.
An official from the Ministry revealed that over the past three years, Pakistan Railways earned more than Rs3,959 million through the operation of brake and luggage vans. These services were managed both directly and via private contractors under outsourcing arrangements.
Record Revenue Achieved
In a significant financial milestone, Pakistan Railways generated approximately Rs83 billion in revenue during the last 11 months, reflecting an increase of nearly Rs6 billion compared to the same period last year.
According to official data:
Passenger trains contributed Rs 42 billion
Freight trains generated Rs 29 billion
Rs12 billion was earned through other sources
Division-wise Breakdown
The Karachi Division led the earnings chart with:
Rs13 billion from passenger trains
Rs25 billion from freight trains
It was followed by the Lahore Division, which generated:
Rs 10 billion from passenger trains
Rs 0.75 billion from freight trains
Meanwhile, both the Rawalpindi and Multan Divisions recorded Rs4 billion each from passenger operations.
This continued financial growth highlights Pakistan Railways’ strategic efforts to modernize services and boost revenue through fare adjustments and public-private collaborations.
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