Pakistan Railways to operate four special Eid trains for holiday travellers

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways (PR) has announced the launch of four special trains to accommodate the increased number of passengers travelling for Eid celebrations. The initiative aims to facilitate people returning to their hometowns during the festive period.

According to a spokesperson for Pakistan Railways, the first special train will depart from Lahore for Karachi via Okara, Sahiwal, and Khanewal on March 16. The second train is scheduled to leave Quetta for Rawalpindi on March 17, making stops at Sukkar, Rahimyar Khan, Khanewal, and Lahore.

The third special service will run from Karachi to Peshawar on March 17, while the fourth train will depart from Karachi for Lahore on March 18.

“The special train operations will help railways to facilitate a number of passengers intending to reach their homes for Eid celebrations,”

said a PR official while speaking to Dawn on Sunday.

Pakistan Railways routinely introduces additional train services during peak travel seasons such as Eid, when thousands of people travel across the country to visit family and friends. The special trains are part of the department’s efforts to manage the surge in passenger traffic and ensure smoother travel experiences during the holiday period.

Further details regarding ticket bookings and train timings are expected to be released by Pakistan Railways in the coming days.