Pakistan Railways increases fares for passenger and freight trains

Pakistan Railways has announced an increase in fares for all train services starting Friday, July 19, 2024. This decision, reported by the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), is part of a broader strategy to rationalise fares.

According to an official notification issued on Thursday, fares for mail, express, intercity, and passenger trains, including outsourced services, will see a 1 per cent hike. Additionally, freight and goods train fares will be increased by 2 per cent.

The fare adjustment comes amidst Pakistan Railways’ ongoing efforts to improve its financial health. Over the past six months, the railway department, in collaboration with railway police and train staff, has collected over Rs76 million from passengers traveling without tickets.

Approximately 59,143 ticket-less passengers were identified during this crackdown, with the recovered amounts duly deposited into the department’s official bank account.

This move aims to enhance revenue generation and ensure the sustainability of Pakistan Railways’ operations while providing better services to its passengers.