Pakistan Railways Cancels Pak Business Express, Shah Hussain Express Suspended for Four Days Islamabad/Lahore, September 2, 2025 – Pakistan Railways announced that the Pak Business Express scheduled for today has been cancelled due to low passenger turnout. At the same time, the Shah Hussain Express will remain suspended for four days, with services expected to […]
Pakistan Railways to Outsource Management of Key Passenger Trains to the Private Sector ISLAMABAD – In a major move aimed at improving travel services and boosting revenue, Pakistan Railways has decided to outsource the commercial management of several passenger trains to the private sector, sources confirmed on Monday. According to officials familiar with the matter, […]
The new train will feature twenty-eight digitally equipped coaches, complimentary Wi-Fi, and an international-standard Dining Car, offering the passengers a modern and comfortable travel experience. The new train service, which will run between Lahore and Karachi, aims to deliver a significantly enhanced travel experience to the passengers. In a separate development, the PR plans to […]
Pakistan Railways to Launch High-Tech Business Train on July 19 LAHORE – Pakistan Railways (PR) is set to inaugurate a new high-tech business train on July 19, offering passengers a state-of-the-art travel experience with modern amenities. According to officials, the newly launched train will feature 28 digitally equipped coaches, free Wi-Fi access, and an international-standard […]
Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the accident. According to railway authorities, the 40-down Jaffar Express, en route to Quetta from Peshawar, derailed due to “technical reasons.” The door of the train’s power plant was also broken down in the incident. Officials stated that railway traffic would be restored “soon” after the affected track and […]
Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has said under the directives of Prime Minister, Pakistan Railways is working towards extending both passenger and freight services to central Asia. Addressing a news conference in Multan on Tuesday, he said that uplifting Pakistan Railways has become indispensable for the development of the country. He said that 155 […]
The joint resolution highlighted that the closure of the national highway from Quetta to Karachi has forced people to travel by air, with many using air travel to transport patients to Karachi. All airlines operating from Quetta to Karachi have significantly raised their fares, with the one-way ticket price set at PKR 70,000, as described […]
Pakistan Railways has made a remarkable achievement by earning an extraordinary amount of Rs 66 billion in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, which runs from 2023 to 2024. This is even more impressive considering the financial challenges caused by heavy monsoon floods. Officials from the Ministry are hopeful that the department’s […]
In this regard, the Pakistan Railways announced four special trains, out of which two will depart from Karachi ahead of Eidul Fitr 2024. The first special train will depart from Karachi to Peshawar on April 7 and the second will travel to Lahore. Another train is scheduled to depart from Quetta to Rawalpindi on April […]
Passengers who are eager to celebrate Eid with their families have already taken the initiative to book their train tickets in advance. Recognizing the anticipated high demand for train travel during the Eid holiday, the Railway Department has proactively announced the operation of four additional special trains. These special trains have been introduced specifically to […]
