Eid Special Train 2026 Full Schedule
- 16-Mar-2026
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways will run four special train services to assist passengers traveling to their hometowns for the upcoming Eidul Fitr 2026 celebrations. Railway officials stated that these special trains are being introduced to accommodate the high number of passengers during the festive period, reduce congestion on regular services, and ensure smoother travel between major […]
Pakistan Railways outsources its schools
- 04-Dec-2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) has outsourced its schools to promote education. A signing ceremony to this effect was held in Islamabad today, Radio Pakistan reported. Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi witnessed the signing ceremony. Railway Boys and Girls School Karachi was formally outsourced to TYMS Education System, while Railway Girls High School Mughalpura Lahore and Railway […]
Hanif Abbasi cracks down on ticketless travel during surprise train journey
- 30-Nov-2025
RAWALPINDI: Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi purchased his own ticket and travelled from Rawalpindi to Lahore on Sunday evening, ARY News reported. The Minister, who had his ticket checked by the train’s ticket checker, issued a strict warning that both those travelling without a ticket and those who allow it will be sent to […]
Hanif Abbassi opens railways saloons to public with massive fare cuts
- 26-Nov-2025
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Railways, Hanif Abbassi, has made travel in the luxurious Railways Saloons significantly more affordable for the public by announcing substantial reductions in fares. The Minister has made his own saloon available for public use at concessional rates. The new discounted fares are as follows: Karachi to Rawalpindi: Rs. 172,000 Karachi to […]
Pakistan Railways reservation office timings changed
- 20-Oct-2025
Pakistan Railways has reviewed the operating hours for its reservation offices in the city of Sadiqabad and Rahim Yar Khan. Under the new schedule, the booking offices in the said cities will be open from 8:00 am to 12:00 midnight. Railways officials stated that the initiative is aimed at facilitating increasing passenger traffic and improving […]
Pakistan Railways generates Rs13.547 bln by leasing land
- 13-Oct-2025
Pakistan Railways has generated Rs 13.547 billion in revenue by leasing its valuable commercial and agricultural land over the past five financial years, aiming to transform the department into a profitable entity. “The department has been leased out around 14,042 acres of railway land for various purposes through competitive bidding,” an official from the Ministry […]
Pakistan Railways cancels three trains
- 18-Sep-2025
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways (PR) has announced the cancellation of three trains due to a decline in passenger traffic. According to details, three trains including the Karakoram Express, Shah Hussain Express and Khushhal Khan Khattak Express have been suspended, with passengers being accommodated in the Business Express. In addition to the cancellations, several trains are facing […]
Hi-speed Rawalpindi-Islamabad train to cover distance in just 20 minutes
- 17-Sep-2025
Islamabad: Pakistan Railways has unveiled plans to launch a high-speed train service between the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, aiming to streamline daily commutes for passengers. The project aims to significantly reduce travel time, with the distance between the two cities expected to be covered in just 20 minutes. The decision was made during […]
Pakistan Railways signs Phase-I of dedicated freight corridor
- 09-Sep-2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways signed Phase-I of the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), a landmark project aimed at enhancing freight capacity, expediting cargo movement to and from Karachi Port, and easing congestion on highways and terminals. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi termed the initiative a “milestone” for Pakistan Railways. He […]
Pakistan Railways to launch new Rawalpindi-Islamabad train service
- 26-Aug-2025
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has decided to introduce a new train service between Islamabad and Rawalpindi to facilitate daily commuters. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting at Railways Headquarters in Lahore, chaired by Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi and attended by Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi. The meeting reviewed the overall security situation […]