Islamabad–Rawalpindi to Get High-Speed Train, Travel Time Cut to 20 Minutes ISLAMABAD – Commuters traveling between Islamabad and Rawalpindi will soon enjoy a major time-saving boost, as the government moves forward with a high-speed rail project set to reduce travel time to just 20 minutes. The decision was finalized in a high-level meeting chaired by […]
Pakistan Railways Launches Milestone Initiative, Eyes Modernization and Trade Boost ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has described the latest initiative to modernize Pakistan Railways as a “milestone” for the organization. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Abbasi said the new project, the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), will not only upgrade freight operations […]
Balochistan’s Peoples Train Set to Roll Out, Punjab’s Orange Line Goes Solar QUETTA/LAHORE – Big moves are underway in Pakistan’s rail sector as the Balochistan government teams up with Pakistan Railways to launch a new passenger train service from Saryab to Kuchlak, while Punjab shifts gears toward solar power for its urban transit system. During […]
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 […]
According to rescue officials, passengers aboard the Awam Express and Musa Express trains sustained injuries to their hands and arms. The injured included women, elderly passengers, and children. They were quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Reports indicate that unidentified thieves had attempted to steal an iron ladder attached to an electric […]
Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi announced a 20 percent discount on fares during the three days of Eid al-Adha. Pakistan Railways also ran five special trains on account of Eid. According to the details, the first special train departed from Karachi Cantonment Railway Station for Lahore at 1:00 pm on June 2. The […]
According to kidnapped girl Inaya’s mother, they were travelling to Karachi from Faisalabad, during which they were drugged with lassi by fellow passengers near Sukkur. Inaya’s mother, Shagufta Bibi, reported that she was traveling with her three children on the Shalimar Express when unknown individuals offered them lassi. Shortly after drinking it, she and her […]
According to the railway spokesperson, the special Eidul Fitr trains will run between June 2 and 4 from multiple stations across Pakistan. The schedule released by PR stated that the first special train will depart from Karachi Cantt to Lahore at 1:00 PM on June 2. The second train will depart from Quetta for Peshawar […]
Three special trains have been scheduled on key routes. The first train departed from Karachi Cantonment to Lahore on March 26, comprised of 16 coaches, and passed through major cities like Hyderabad, Rohri, Multan, and Sahiwal. On the same day, a second train left Quetta for Peshawar Cantonment with 11 coaches, traveling via Multan and […]
According to the railway authorities, two trains will run from Karachi to Lahore, while one train will operate from Karachi to Rawalpindi. The first Eid special train, comprising 16 coaches, will depart from Karachi for Lahore today. The train has a total capacity of 1062 passengers. The second Eid special train will depart from Karachi […]
