Pakistan Railways (PR) has announced a 5% fare increase for all express and local passenger trains, effective from February 5, 2025. The decision comes in response to rising diesel prices and operational costs, with railway officials citing the hike as part of a rationalisation strategy to manage increasing expenses.
The fare hike will apply across all classes, including outsourced services and saloon accommodations. A notification issued on Monday detailed that the increase would be implemented nationwide, with instructions circulated to operational heads in key cities such as Lahore, Karachi, Sukkur, Multan, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and Quetta.
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Pakistan Railways has also instructed its IT director to ensure that the fare adjustments are reflected in the advance booking system. Divisional superintendents are responsible for enforcing the new fare structure at stations and reservation offices, while booking and station staff have been directed to adopt the revised rates immediately.
Any discrepancies identified by station or commercial staff must be reported within seven days to avoid accountability measures. PR has previously adjusted fares in response to fuel price fluctuations, with this being another move aimed at balancing operational costs with service delivery.
