Pakistan Railways jacks up train fares after hike in fuel prices

Pakistan Railways has announced a 5 percent increase in fares of all passenger trains from September 2, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel.

As per a notification issued on Friday, the decision has been taken due to a recent surge in the prices of petroleum products.

In the recent fortnightly review, Pakistan has revised the prices of petroleum products due to a surge in the international market and devaluation of the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar.

Now, the price of petrol is Rs305.36 per liter and that of diesel Rs311.84 per liter. This is the second upward revision in fares of passenger trains since August 15, 2023.

The decision will also affect the parcel rates.

In the notification, the railways said: “It is notified for the information and guidance of all concerned that 5% parcel/luggage rates will be increased with effect from 2nd September 2023.”

It issued a separate notification for a five percent hike in fates of Mail Express, intercity, passenger, shuttle trans, and saloon with effect from September 2.