Islamabad – After the recent fuel price hike, Pakistan Railways has raised fares for both passenger and goods trains, according to an official notification issued on Wednesday. As per the update, passenger train fares have gone up by 3%, while freight train fares have increased by 4%. The fare revision comes in response to rising […]
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Pakistan goes solar: 155 railway stations to cut costs and boost clean power
ISLAMABAD – In a major step toward green energy, the government has decided to switch 155 railway stations in Pakistan to solar power. This change will help reduce fuel costs and save millions of rupees. The plan was discussed in a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the PM House on Wednesday. […]
Pakistan railways rides to record Rs. 83 billion revenue in just 11 months
LAHORE, May 30, 2025 — Pakistan Railways has achieved a major financial milestone by generating a record-breaking Rs. 83 billion in revenue over the first eleven months of the current fiscal year. This is the highest-ever income recorded in this time frame in the organization’s history, signaling a strong rebound in operations and management reforms. […]
Pakistan railways eyes ML-1 project launch this year despite funding gaps
Pakistan Railways plans to start work on the Main Line-1 (ML-1) project this year. The ministry has asked for Rs75 billion in the new budget to begin this massive railway upgrade. ML-1 is expected to cost around Rs2.3 trillion, making it the biggest project in railway history. The project is important for improving trade routes, […]
Eid al Adha 2025: Pakistan railways to run five special trains
Pakistan Railways has announced the operation of five special trains for Eid al Adha 2025. The trains aim to accommodate the increased number of passengers traveling across the country. These special services will run from June 2 to June 4, 2025. The first special train will depart from Karachi Cantt to Lahore at 1:00 PM […]
Pakistan railways brings ATMs and luxury saloons to the public
In a move aimed at improving passenger convenience, Pakistan Railways has announced that ATM machines from various commercial banks will soon be installed at major railway stations nationwide. The project will begin at key locations and gradually expand to ensure broad access to banking services for travelers. Additionally, the government has opened five luxury railway […]
Pakistan railways resumes train services in Balochistan after terror attack
Pakistan Railways has announced the resumption of train services in Balochistan, following a suspension due to a terrorist attack on the Jaffer Express. The services will begin on 27 March 2025, bringing relief to passengers in the region. The restored services include several key train routes. Starting 27 March, Train 40-DN Jaffer Express will run […]
Pakistan railways to launch first high-speed coaches by June
Pakistan Railways is set to launch its first batch of high-speed passenger coaches by June. This initial group consists of 12 coaches produced at the Islamabad Carriage Factory. These coaches can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h and feature advanced technology. Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi visited the factory to assess progress on the […]
Pakistan railways announces 20% discount on train tickets for Eid-ul-Fitr
Pakistan Railways has introduced a special 20% discount on train tickets for passengers during Eidul Fitr. The discount will apply to all mail, express, and intercity trains during the first three days of Eid. This offer aims to make travel more affordable for passengers celebrating the holiday. According to a notification, the discount will be […]
No train services in Balochistan following hijacking incident
Pakistan Railways (PR) has stopped all train services in Balochistan after a hijacking incident ten days ago. On March 11, terrorists seized the Jafar Express, which was carrying over 400 passengers. Security forces responded quickly, killing the terrorists and rescuing most passengers. Unfortunately, 21 passengers lost their lives during the hijacking. Since the incident, PR […]