Pakistan railways offer special discount on Eid 2025

Pakistan Railways has announced special fare discount on four special Eid 2025 trains starting from 25^th of Ramadan.

The announcement was made by Railways minister Hanif Abbasi stating that passengers will receive up to 20% fare relief during Eid days.

After assuming charge, Abbasi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing the Prime Minister’s policies on railway privatisation.

The minister acknowledged infrastructure issues, including malfunctioning scanners at stations leading to smuggling and theft.

He pledged to strengthen the railway police along the line of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD).

Abbasi revealed plans to double cargo services, enhance railway security under the IG Railways Police. Moreover, he also announced to connect the Thar Coal through cargo trains.

The minister also confirmed an order of 245 new coaches from China to upgrade train services.

Regarding the ML-1 project, he stated that discussions are ongoing with multiple countries, but final decisions are yet to be made.