Achi news desk-
Pakistan Railways (PR) is gearing up to offer relief to passengers planning Eid trips. CEO Amir Baloch suggested that fares on Eid special trains could be reduced in 2024. With Eid celebrations approaching, PR will operate four special trains to assist passengers.
The timetable for these special trains has already been published. The first will depart from Karachi to Peshawar on April 7 at 6 am, followed by another from Quetta to Rawalpindi at 10 am on the same day.
On April 8, the third train will leave Karachi Cantt for Lahore at 9 pm, and on April 9, the fourth train will leave from Lahore to Karachi at 5 pm.
In addition, the popularity of the ‘Premium Lounge’ on the Bahauddin Zakariya Express has prompted plans to extend similar facilities to the Tezgam and Hazara Express.
There is room for up to 45 passengers in the dining car at the same time, offering a menu of over 40 meals, including barbecue and pizza. An oven is also provided for freshly baked “roti”.
