Pakistan Railways has recently announced a 10% fare hike for various train services, effective from August 17, 2023. Pakistan Railway Increases Train Fares Due to fuel prices all-time high. This increase will apply to mail/express, intercity, shuttle, passenger trains, and saloons.
Pakistan Railway Increases Train Fares Due To Fuel Prices All-time High
The responsibility for implementing the fare adjustment for advance bookings on mail/express and intercity trains falls under the Director of IT at Pakistan Railways. Travelers who intend to make bookings will observe the updated fare displayed within the reservation systems. The revised fare table outlining the adjustments is anticipated to be accessible on the Pakistan Railways website.
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Additionally, all booking and reservation offices, as well as railway stations, have been instructed to put into effect and communicate this new fare structure to passengers.
To simplify transactions for both passengers and ticketing staff, the fares will be rounded off, following a guideline issued in 2019. Railway authorities have stressed the accurate implementation of fares. If any discrepancies are observed by station or commercial staff, they are required to report these discrepancies within a week. Failure to do so will lead to the staff being held accountable, as cautioned by the notification.
The exact reasons behind this fare increase have not been elucidated in the notification, causing speculation regarding the underlying factors influencing this decision.
Travelers are advised to confirm the updated fares through the official website or at railway stations prior to making travel plans.