Pakistan Railways has announced a reduction in the fares for all classes of passenger trains across the country. The reduced fares will make more affordable travel for the public and will be effective from August 3.
According to a notification issued on Thursday, Rs 100 to 150 have been reduced on the AC class tickets while RS 50 have been reduced on the tickets for economy class. ‘’The aim of reducing rail fares is to make train travel more affordable and accessible for the public’’, the notification read.
Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Railways, Aamir Ali Baloch, said: “Our fares are only meant to cover operational costs”. He added that the railway has plans to increase passenger facilities in the current year. Executive washrooms will be constructed at major stations, premium lounge dining cars will be added to more trains, and trains will be upgraded to the standards of the Green Line with new coaches.
