Passenger train fares raised due to diesel price hike

Pakistan Railways has raised passenger train fares by 2% following the recent increase in diesel prices.

Freight train charges have also gone up. The cost to transport coal has increased by 3%, while fertilizer freight charges have risen by 2%.

This decision comes after diesel prices went up by Rs 11.37 per liter, putting an extra financial burden on the railway system.

According to officials, Pakistan Railways now spends about Rs 3.98 million daily on fuel, which amounts to Rs 119.5 million every month. On average, the railway consumes 350,000 liters of diesel each day.

11 Trains to Be Privatized

To improve travel facilities and boost revenue, Pakistan Railways has also announced plans to privatize 11 trains. These include:

• Hazara Express

• Bahauddin Zakaria Express

• Millat Express

• Rawal Express

• Badar Express

• Ghauri Express

• Ravi Express

• Thal Express

• Faiz Ahmed Faiz Express

• Mohenjo-Daro Passenger Train

The spokesperson said this step is part of efforts to modernize the railway system and provide better services to passengers.

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