U.S. envoy assures support for foreign investment in Pakistan Railways
- 22-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker met Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Friday to discuss regional connectivity, investment opportunities, and reform initiatives aligned with the Prime Minister’s vision, according to a statement issued by Pakistan Railways. During the meeting, both sides discussed Pakistan-U.S. relations and cooperation in the railway sector in […]
Pakistan Railways announces special Eid trains
- 21-May-2026
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has announced the operation of three special trains to facilitate passengers traveling to their hometowns across the country ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026. According to railway authorities, the first special Eid train will depart from Quetta to Rawalpindi on May 24. The second special train will leave Karachi City Station for Rawalpindi on […]
Pakistan Railways bans vloggers
- 26-Apr-2026
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has imposed a ban on the media coverage of railway operations, infrastructure, and restricted areas. It has also prohibited the publishing of any content related to the department without prior written authorization. In a social media post, Railways informed journalists, bloggers, vloggers, content creators, and social media influencers—as well as railway employees […]
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 […]