Pakistan Railways revives Shalimar Express, reduces fares

LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways has announced the revival of the high-speed Shalimar Express passenger train, which was closed last year, ARY News reported on Thursday.

According to the Railway Department, the Shalimar Express will resume operations from Lahore to Karachi on May 1, en route Sahiwal instead of Faisalabad.

Previously, the Shalimar Express used to travel from Karachi to Hyderabad, Nawabshah, Rohri, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan via Toba Tek Singh, Faisalabad, and Lahore.

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To enhance the facilities for the high-speed train, its 19 coaches have been reconditioned at Mughalpura Workshop.

The passengers will get discount up to 20% on all classes of the Shalimar Express from May 1 to 15, while a 10% discount will be given to the passengers travelling from May 15 to 30 on Shalimar Express.

In addition, a reduction in the advance and current booking fare of all Shalimar Express fares has also been announced. Passengers who have already made reservations will be refunded.

The decision to restart the high-speed train was taken during a meeting held on April 8 at the Lahore headquarters under the chairmanship of Federal Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique.