Pakistan Railways increases train fares

Pakistan Railways (PR) has announced a 5% fare hike for all express and local passenger trains, effective February 5, citing rising diesel prices and operational costs as the primary reasons for the increase.

According to railway officials, the fare adjustment is part of a rationalisation strategy to manage growing expenses.

A 5% increase will be implemented across all classes of trains, including outsourced services and saloon accommodations, effective from February 5, 2025."

A notification issued on Monday stated: "For the information and guidance of all concerned, Pakistan Railways has rationalised its passenger fares.

The notification has been circulated to operational heads, including divisional superintendents in Lahore, Karachi, Sukkur, Multan, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and Quetta, for implementation.

Additionally, PR’s IT director has been instructed to ensure the fare adjustments are reflected in the advance booking system, while divisional superintendents have been tasked with enforcing the updated fare structure at all stations and reservation offices.

The notification also directed all booking and station staff to immediately adopt the revised rates. "Any discrepancies identified by station or commercial staff must be reported to the Chief Marketing Manager and IT Director through the respective Divisional Commercial Officer (DCO) within seven days. Failure to do so will result in accountability measures against the concerned staff," it warned.

Pakistan Railways has previously revised fares in response to fluctuations in fuel prices