LAHORE – Pakistan Railways has announced a revision in its fare structure, increasing ticket prices for all passenger and freight trains starting later this month.
As per an official spokesperson, a 3% fare increase has been sanctioned across all classes of passenger trains. Meanwhile, freight charges will go up by 4%. The Railway Headquarters has issued a notification formalizing the changes.
The new passenger fares will come into effect from June 20, 2025, and will be applicable to both advance and same-day bookings. Freight tariff adjustments will be implemented from June 23, 2025. Moreover, freight services at Azakhel Dry Port will see a sharper 10% rise in charges, impacting cargo transport costs more significantly.
The fare adjustment is aimed at addressing Pakistan Railways’ growing operational costs, driven by inflation and a surge in fuel prices.
This development follows the federal government’s recent fuel price hike, which raised high-speed diesel by Rs7.95 to Rs262.59 per litre and petrol by Rs4.80 to Rs258.43 per litre.
