ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has announced a 5% increase in train fares due to rising petroleum costs, with a formal notification confirming the hike.
According to the notification, the revised fares will take effect from February 5, 2025, applying to all train classes, including salon services and outsourced trains.
Railway officials explained that the adjustment was necessary to offset the impact of escalating fuel prices. However, passenger reactions have been mixed—while some view the hike as an added financial strain amid inflation, others argue that service quality should improve alongside rising fares.
This is not the first time Pakistan Railways has adjusted fares in response to fuel price fluctuations.
