Khurram Baig, Business Editor The Express Tribune, says with a travel time of 18 hours on the train, it is highly unlikely many business travellers will opt for this ride instead of a short plane ride which does not cost much more.
Baig discusses the business plan for this one of a kind public-private partnership venture that has modelled its business hoping for an 88% occupancy, which Baig says is too optimistic. But he further clarifies that this new venture is a step in the right direction for the privatization of the railways.
Baig points out that although this train service is meant for business travellers, it may be very attractive for families on vacation as well.
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@derpton: the road transport mafia wont let freight trains run easily; and dont forget the interests of NLC. Who cares for the country?
@M.Ali Siddiqui How about Jalli Hui Daal from landhi jail and Naan three days old and Kasuri Methi with Hay mix and chapli but not kabab.... if nothing then atleast tell Sailani wellfare to provide some left over rice from parties...and shadi haals.
Its a good start, however, If its revenue they are after, then they should focus more on freight trains. The trend all over the world is that almost 60-70% of train revenues get generated by freight trains. Besides that will facilitate & boost the trade.
They should change the name of this train so it can be branded and marketd properly to business people, as well as to vacationers, tourists, and others. this train is a great idea. Needs better name.
It will pick up the business slowly and gradually.
The most important factor is the difference of service and quality of food served in the dining car..
I suggest that the management should hire the services of such contractor who should be able to provide at a time quality Pakistani food i.e. Biryani, Mutton/Chicken Karahi, Koftay, Nehari, Haleem etc.of Delhi, Bihari Kabab of Bihar and Aachar Ghost of Hyderabad Deccan, Lassi of Lahore and Sarsaun of Kasur.