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NA panel directs Pakistan Railways to install three signal Jammers on every train

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NA panel directs Pakistan Railways to install three signal Jammers on every train

ISLAMABAD: In a major step to improve train and passenger safety, Pakistan Railways has decided to install signal jammers in all trains to counter the growing threat of terrorism. Officials said the move aims to prevent terrorist attacks on railway tracks and trains and protect passengers’ lives. Each train will have three signal jammers, while … Read more

Pakistan Railways announces new winter schedule for passenger trains

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Pakistan Railways has announced a revised winter schedule for trains across the country, which came into effect today (October 16). The updated schedule makes small changes to the departure times of 16 trains, adds and removes certain stops, and brings back several previously suspended services. Three trains have had their stops at certain stations removed, … Read more

Pakistan Railways announces cancellation of three trains

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Pakistan Railways announces cancellation of three trains

According to officials, the Karakoram Express, Shah Hussain Express, and Khushhal Khan Khattak Express have been suspended for now. Passengers booked on these trains are being shifted to the Business Express instead. Alongside the cancellations, several other trains are facing delays. The Pakistan Express to Rawalpindi, originally scheduled for 2:00 pm, will now depart at … Read more

Pakistan Railways achieves major savings with power reforms

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Pakistan Railways

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has recorded impressive savings—amounting to billions of rupees in electricity costs over the past eight months—thanks to initiatives such as solarisation, meterization, and strict measures to curb electricity pilferage. These developments were shared during a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi. The meeting was told that Pakistan Railways … Read more

Pakistan Railways introduces new facilities for women and disabled persons

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Pakistan Railways introduces new facilities for women and disabled persons

Pakistan Railways has announced new measures to improve passenger facilities and ensure safety, with a special focus on women and differently-abled persons. The decision came during a meeting at the Ministry of Railways, chaired by Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi. Minister Abbasi stated that Pakistan Railways will implement gender-responsive protocols at stations and on … Read more

Railways introduces Wi-Fi service for passengers at Cantt Station  

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KARACHI: Pakistan Railways, in collaboration with StormFiber, has launched free Wi-Fi service for passengers at Karachi Cantt Railway Station. Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi said the free internet facility at the station marks an important step toward introducing modern amenities in the railway system. He added that technology is being used to bring ease … Read more

Pakistan Railways completes solarization of 37 stations

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Pakistan Railways

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Railways has successfully completed the solarization of 37 railway stations, a move aimed at reducing dependence on conventional energy and cutting electricity expenses by Rs163.52 million. Of the solar-powered stations, 28 are located in Punjab and nine in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). In Punjab, the solarized stations include Hassanabdal, Nur, Taxila, Chaklala, Domeli, … Read more

Pakistan Railways soon launch new train service between Rawalpindi and Islamabad

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Pakistan Railways soon launch new train service between Rawalpindi and Islamabad

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has decided to start a new train service between Islamabad and Rawalpindi to make travel easier for daily commuters. The decision was made at a high-level meeting held at the Railways Headquarters in Lahore. The meeting was chaired by Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi and attended by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. … Read more

Naqvi reviews security situation of railways, anti-encroachment steps

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Pakistan Railways Headquarters and attended a special meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi. The meeting reviewed the overall security situation of Pakistan Railways, with particular focus on railway tracks and trains nationwide, especially in Balochistan. Officials briefed both ministers on the steps being taken … Read more

Pakistan Railways announces major update on Quetta train services

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Pakistan Railways announces major update on Quetta train services

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways (PR) announced on Sunday that train services from Quetta will restart once security officials give the all-clear. A PR spokesperson said that, for now, passengers will still be transported back to Quetta using alternate arrangements. Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi condemned the incident, saying, “Terrorists’ cowardly acts cannot weaken our resolve.” … Read more

Pakistan Railways to privatize 11 trains for revenue boost

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LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has decided to privatize 11 passenger trains in a move aimed at improving travel facilities and increasing revenue. According to a spokesperson for the department, the decision has been made to enhance the quality of services offered to passengers and to strengthen the financial performance of the national railway network. Spokesman Railways … Read more

Heavy rains disrupt train operations across the region

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Heavy rains disrupt train operations across the region

Karachi: Intense monsoon rainfall has severely impacted railway operations across Karachi, leading to widespread delays and stranded passengers throughout the city. Pakistan Railways has confirmed that several major trains are running behind schedule due to waterlogged tracks and adverse weather conditions. According to officials, the Bahauddin Zakariya Express is delayed by approximately 75 minutes, now … Read more

PM Shehbaz reviews Pakistan Railways upgradation

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PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif led a high-level meeting to discuss the upgradation of Pakistan Railways and its extension to RekoDiq. The session focused on modernizing the railway network to meet future cargo and transportation demands, including the upgradation of ML-1 and ML-3 routes. The Prime Minister issued a directive to ensure that RekoDiq … Read more

Pakistan Railways decides to run five Eid special trains

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LAHORE: Pakistan Railway has decided to run five special train on the occasion Eid ul Azha from June 2 to June 4, 2025. The Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi decided to run five Eid special trains from provincial capital and other cities to manage additional rush of passengers during Eid-ul-Azha.  He had made this decision on … Read more

Pakistan railways revives Khushal Khan Khattak Express service after five-year

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Pakistan railways revives Khushal Khan Khattak Express service after five-year

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has restored the Khushal Khan Khattak Express after a suspension of more than five years. The train service between Peshawar and Karachi will resume on April 25, 2025, providing significant travel convenience to passengers commuting between the two cities. The train will depart from Karachi City Railway Station at 8:00 PM, heading … Read more

Pakistan Railways announces Eid special train schedule

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Railways increases train fares amid rising fuel prices

LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways has announced schedule for special trains, aiming to facilitate passengers during Eid ul Fitr . The Ministry of Railways has said that on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr, passengers will be provided with more convenience and safe journey. The first special train will depart from Karachi Cant on March 26 … Read more

Pakistan Railways to run Eid special trains with discounted fares  

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Pakistan Railways

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Haneef Abbasi has announced to run special trains on Eid-ul-fitar with discounted fares.

Minister for Railways Haneef Abbasi directed the railway authorities to ensure the safety of the lives and property of the passengers and to install surveillance equipment to avoid any accident. Haneef Abbasi says railway revenue will increase and expenses will be reduced.

He said that special trains will be run from Ramadan 25 and will reduce fares on Eid ul Fitar .

Railway Minister Haneef Abbasi said remittances have increased and ministry of Railways in touch with different countries for ML One project of the railway.

It is to be remembered that Haneef Abbasi has recently been included in the federal cabinet and has been given the ministry of Railways three days ago.

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Pakistan Railways introduces new refund policy

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Pakistan Railways introduces new refund policy

Pakistan Railways has rolled out a revised ticket refund policy, which will also be applicable to tickets purchased via the “Raabta” app. According to the official notification, passengers who buy tickets from railway’s Point of Sale (POS) counters can receive a 90% refund if they cancel at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure. Cancellations … Read more

Railways announces temporary train halt at different stations

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways administration has announced temporary stops for three major trains in an effort to enhance passenger accessibility, according to a notification issued on Friday. In a move to better accommodate travelers, the Karachi-Sialkot-Karachi (9Up/10Dn) Allama Iqbal Express will now stop for two minutes at Dera Nawab Sahib railway station. Similarly, the Karachi-Peshawar … Read more

Pakistan Railways plans Lahore-Karachi express train

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Pakistan Railways

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways is gearing up to introduce a high-speed express train between Lahore and Karachi, similar to the Green-Line Express that operates between Islamabad to Karachi via Lahore. According to an official from the Ministry of Railways, “The primary goal of this new train service is to provide passengers with advanced amenities and an … Read more

Railways plan to launch express train between Lahore-Karachi 

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) is planning to launch a high-speed express train between Lahore and Karachi, similar to the Green-Line Express that operates between Islamabad and Karachi via Lahore.

“The primary goal of this new train service is to provide passengers with advanced amenities and an enhanced travel experience,” an official in the Ministry of Railways told.

Currently, the official said the teams from relevant departments are working on preparations for the launch of this modern train, which is expected to begin by the end of January next year.

The official emphasized that Pakistan Railways is focused on improving passenger services, using new technology to locally produce coaches, which will eliminate the need for imports.

Additionally, he said the department is working to enhance food quality and cleanliness to ensure a comfortable and clean environment for passengers.

The Green-Line Express, which was inaugurated in 2015 by the then Prime Minister at Islamabad’s Margalla Railway Station, currently takes about 20 hours to travel from Islamabad to Karachi Cantonment Station, with stops at key locations such as Rawalpindi, Lahore, Khanewal, Bahawalpur, Sukkar/Rohri, Hyderabad, and Drigh Road.

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Pakistan Railways unveils new offer for THESE passengers

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Pakistan Railways unveils new offer for THESE passengers

Pakistan Railways has introduced a major initiative to improve accessibility for passengers with disabilities. The new program offers up to 50% off on train fares for disabled individuals traveling on all express and passenger trains, excluding the Green Line. To qualify for the discount, passengers must present their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) with disability … Read more

Pakistan Railways Penalizes 97 Officials for Corruption

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Pakistan Railways

Pakistan Railways over 97 officials have been penalized for corruption over the past five years. Several steps are being taken to control corruption in Pakistan Railways. These innovations aim to reduce black-market ticket sales. Pakistan Railways has penalized over 97 officials on corruption charges over the past five years as part of a broader initiative … Read more

Pakistan Railways Offers Half-Price Fare for Specially-Abled Persons

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Pakistan Railways

Pakistan railways offer 50% rail fare discount for specially-abled individuals. The concession will be granted upon producing a Computerized National Identity Card bearing disability logo. Economy class fares for short-distance routes up to 250 kilometers increased by 10% to 20%. Pakistan Railways has announced a 50% concession in rail fares for specially-abled individuals traveling on … Read more

Pakistan Railways enhances train services in remote areas

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Pakistan Railways

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has achieved a significant ‘improved operation ratio’  focusing on cost cutting, out sourcing commercial operation of passenger, freight trains and capitalizing freight market. According to an official of the department, at present, Pakistan Railways is running 98 daily passenger services on different routes across the country. He said that Pakistan Railways has … Read more

Pakistan Railways announces reduction in passengers train fares

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Pakistan Railways unveils new offer for THESE passengers

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Railways (PR) has reduced the fares of all passenger trains and this will effective from September 23, 2024.

Pakistan Railways has announced a 10% reduction in the fares of passenger trains, the reduction in fares will be applied to all passenger trains including air-conditioned.

The announcement also stated that the reduction in passenger train fares will be effective from September 23.

According to the statement released by Pakistan Railways, the fares of passenger trains have been reduced despite a 20 percent increase in salaries and other expenses.

It may be recalled that earlier also the fares of passenger trains were reduced due to the reduction in the prices of petroleum products.

Earlier, the railway department decided to operate 10 passenger trains under the public-private partnership (PPP) mode.

According to Pakistan Railways officials, the first phase of the privatisation will commence soon and 10 trains will be handed over to private operators under the PPP mode.

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PR completes 40% restoration work of bridge damaged in Quetta  

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways has successfully completed 40 percent of the restoration work on a bridge damaged by terrorism in Quetta, Balochistan.

Pakistan Railways spokesperson confirmed that ongoing work was being carried out in two shifts under the supervision of Railway Chief Executive Officer Aamir Baloch.

The spokesperson assured that the bridge would be ready for train operations by October 15. He emphasized that the restoration was being managed with the railway’s own resources.

Once security clearance was received, the rail connection between Balochistan and the rest of the country will be immediately restored.

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