New Train Ticket Prices for Lahore to Rawalpindi Announced for October 2025

Pakistan Railways has announced a notable increase in ticket prices for passenger trains operating on the Lahore-Rawalpindi route, effective from October 5, 2025.

A spokesperson for Pakistan Railways confirmed that fares for the Subak Kharam and Subak Raftar trains have been raised, with increases of up to Rs250, varying according to the class of service.

“Lahore to Rawalpindi Ticket Prices According to the railway spokesperson, the fare for AC Parlour between Lahore and Rawalpindi has been set at Rs2,500, AC Business at Rs2,250, AC Standard at Rs2,100, and Economy Class at Rs1,300.”

The spokesperson further stated that in exchange for the fare hike, passengers will be provided with refreshments, although no additional details were shared.

“Reason behind Increase in Fare In return of the increase in fare, passengers will be provided with refreshments, the spokesperson said without providing further details.”

The public response to the fare increase has been mixed. Some commuters welcomed the move, suggesting that it could lead to improved travel quality. However, others expressed concerns, suggesting that refreshments should be optional rather than mandatory.

“What’s the Public Says? The decision to increase the Lahore-Rawalpindi passenger trains has received mixed response from public with a section appreciating it, saying the move would make the travel better. However the other section said the inclusion of refreshment should be optional for the passengers instead of making it mandatory.”

This fare hike comes amid a recent increase in fuel prices, with the federal government raising petrol and high-speed diesel rates by Rs4.07 and Rs4.04 per litre, respectively, for the first half of October 2025.

“Earlier, the federal government hiked the price of petrol and high speed diesel by Rs4.07 and Rs4.04 per litre, respectively, for the first half of October 2025. According to the press release issued by the Finance Division, the petrol price now stands at Rs268.68 per litre from Rs264.61 per litre. Meanwhile, the price of diesel has surged to Rs276.81 per litre from Rs272.77 per litre.”