20 h. ago New Train Ticket Prices from Lahore to Karachi After 3% Fare Hike; full details here

LAHORE – Pakistan Railways officially announced surge in fares for both passenger and freight train services. According to a spokesperson

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23 h. ago Pakistan railways increases passenger and freight fares after fuel price hike

ISLAMABAD – Following the recent surge in petroleum product prices, Pakistan Railways has officially increased fares for both passenger and freight trains across the country. According to a notification issued by the department, passenger train fares will see a 3% hike, while freight train charges will go up by 4%. The new rates come into […]

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44 h. ago Shehbaz Sharif sets 2028 target for connecting Reko Diq project to national railway network

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed relevant authorities to link the Reko Diq copper and gold project in Balochistan with Pakistan Railway’s network by 2028 to support future transportation and cargo services. During a meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz on Tuesday, the prime minister ordered the creation of an inter-ministerial committee to handle […]

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51 h. ago PM Shehbaz orders Reko Diq to be linked with railway network by 2028

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to connect the Reko Diq mining site in Balochistan to Pakistan’s national railway network by the year 2028. The move aims to boost regional development and improve cargo transportation across the country. During a high-level meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, officials presented a detailed briefing […]

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7 d. ago Two derailments in a day highlight railway infrastructure issues

HYDERABAD: The poor condition of Pakistan Railways’ infrastructure has once again come under scrutiny after two separate train derailments occurred on the same day in Hyderabad, raising serious concerns over passenger safety. The first derailment occurred in the morning when three wagons of a freight train derailed near Hyderabad Junction, crashing into Platform No. 1 […]

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8 d. ago Free Wifi service to be provided in all trains: Hanif Abbasi

Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi on Tuesday said the number of passengers would be increased through substantial steps being taken to meet expectations of the public. Addressing a press conference at the office of the Divisional Superintendent of Railways here, he said that around 200 carriages were currently under preparation and are expected to be finalized […]

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1 week ago Panel formed to investigate railway bridge collapse at Khanewal Station

Pakistan Railways has established an inquiry committee to investigate the recent collapse of a passenger bridge at Khanewal Station. The committee, which includes the Railways Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Inspector General of Police (IG), and the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Lahore, has been tasked with determining the cause of the incident and […]

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2 w. ago Modi to visit occupied Kashmir to unveil ‘strategic railway’

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make his first visit to occupied Kashmir since the conflict between the country and Pakistan began last month, inaugurating a ‘strategic railway’ service to the mountainous region, his office said on Wednesday. Modi will visit the valley on Friday to open the Chenab Bridge, a […]

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2 w. ago 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. […]

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2 w. ago Abbasi, Uzbek envoy discuss Railway transit corridor project

  Islamabad Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi and Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Ali Shir Takhtae held detailed discussions

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2 w. ago Good news for residents of Islamabad ahead of Eidul Adha 2025

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has decided to withdraw the recent increase in passenger bus fares in the federal capital,

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2 w. ago Hanif Abbasi, Uzbek envoy discuss Railway transit corridor project

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi and Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Ali Shir Takhtae held detailed discussions on Tuesday regarding the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway Transit Corridor project. The meeting was focused to further strengthen cooperation in the railway sector and to devise a joint strategy for the completion of this historic project, said a news […]

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2 w. ago Eidul Adha special train departs from Quetta to Peshawar with over 450 passengers

QUETTA –  In preparation for the Eidul Adha holidays, Pakistan Railways has launched a special train service to accommodate increased

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2 w. ago Lahore to Karachi Latest Train Ticket Prices ahead of Eid ul Adha 2025

ISLAMABAD – With Eid ul-Adha just around the corner, railway stations across Pakistan are witnessing an overwhelming surge in passengers,

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to finalise framework for UAP railway project

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to work closely for the early finalisation of the framework agreement for the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) Railway Line Project. The agreement was reached during a telephone call between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Sunday. The two leaders […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan move closer to finalising key UAP railway deal

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to fast-track the finalisation of the framework agreement for the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) Railway Line Project, aiming to boost regional connectivity and trade. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed the matter with Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in a phone call on Sunday. Both […]

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2 w. ago 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. […]

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2 w. ago Passengers abandon trains amid cancellations, delays, and poor conditions

LAHORE: A rise in train derailments, sudden cancellations, and long delays has pushed many passengers to switch from Pakistan Railways to luxury bus services. Railway officials report low passenger numbers, often combining bookings from multiple trains into a single journey. Over the past month, several Up and Down trains, including major routes to Karachi, Faisalabad, […]

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3 w. ago Petrol Price in Pakistan June Update: Will there be another Fuel Hike before Budget 2025

ISLAMABAD – Fortnight review of petrol price is around the corner, and Pakistanis are expecting slight relief in fuel rates

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3 w. ago Pakistan Railways to operate five Eid special trains between June 2 and 4

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways will run five special trains from major cities ahead of Eid ul Adha to manage increased passenger traffic during the holiday period, Railways Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi announced on Monday. The decision follows directions from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to the plan, the first special train will leave Karachi Cantt on […]

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