Discover the new lowest fare for Pakistan Railways luxury lounge coaches for middle class travelers

Pakistan Railways has announced a notable reduction in fares for passengers opting for luxury travel. According to a Railway spokesperson, the new fares for luxury coaches have been significantly reduced to make high-end travel more accessible.

The spokesperson revealed that the fare of luxury coaches between Karachi and Rawalpindi has been fixed at Rs 172,000, while the fare between Karachi and Lahore is now Rs 150,000. Also, the fare for the Lahore to Rawalpindi route has been reduced to just Rs 44,000.

“Passengers will now be able to enjoy a comfortable and luxurious journey in the minister’s lounge,” the spokesperson added.

Earlier, Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi chaired a key meeting in which the performance of railway police was discussed. During the session it was revealed that, following the minister’s instructions, the banknote control campaign has become more effective.

Abbasi warned that both passengers traveling without a ticket and those facilitating such travel would face legal action. “Those who travel without a ticket will face prison sentences,” he said, urging that strict measures against ticketless travel continue.

The meeting also discussed the efforts of the railway police to combat theft, smuggling and other crimes, highlighting the implementation of the anti-intrusion policy. Abbasi’s directives to remove encroachments on decades-old railway land are ongoing, with the railway police ensuring that every inch of railway land is reclaimed.

In June, Pakistan Railways announced that its luxury carriages, previously reserved for senior government officials, would now be available for booking by the general public.

According Express NewsThe decision was taken on the directive of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The initiative was aimed at extending premium travel facilities to common citizens and optimizing the use of existing railway resources.

Five luxury lounges, which had been used by the Prime Minister, federal ministers, Pakistan Railways Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Inspector General of Railways, were now accessible to any passenger who wished to book them.