Pakistan Railways Increases Fares Across Passenger Trains

Pakistan Railways announced an increase in fares for all passenger trains, as per a notification issued on Friday.

The notification indicates a two percent rise in fares, which will come into effect starting Saturday. Notably, this adjustment applies to both government-operated and privately-operated trains.

Sources within the railways attribute this fare hike to the recent surge in diesel prices. The announcement closely follows the upward trajectory of petrol and diesel prices across Pakistan, necessitating adjustments in the railway fare structure.

In a related development earlier this week, the interim government of Punjab approved fare hikes for the Orange Line train and Multan metro bus services.

Specifically, the fare for the Orange Line Metro Train project has been increased by five rupees. Similarly, commuters utilizing the Multan metro bus service will witness a five-rupee rise in fares.

Furthermore, the interim government approved a five-rupee increase in feeder bus fares.

These decisions are in line with the government’s response to the recent escalation in fuel prices, reflecting the broader economic impact on transportation services.

The adjustments aim to tackle the challenges posed by the spike in fuel costs and ensure the sustainability of public transportation operations amid these economic fluctuations.

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