Pakistan Railways has announced an increase in fares for all passenger trains, as per a notification issued on Friday.
The announcement outlines a two per cent rise in fares, with the adjustment set to take effect from Saturday. Notably, this fare adjustment applies to both government-run and privately-run trains.
Railway sources attribute the fare hike to the recent rise in diesel prices. The announcement closely follows the upward trend in petrol and diesel prices across Pakistan, prompting the need for adjustments in the railway fare structure.
In a related development, earlier this week, the caretaker government of Punjab gave its approval to increase the fares of the Orange Line train and bus service of the Multan Metro.
Specifically, the price for the Orange Line Metro Train project has increased by five rupees. Similarly, passengers using the Multan Metro bus will experience a five-rupee fare hike.
Additionally, the caretaker government has approved a five rupee hike in bus fares.
These decisions are in line with the government’s response to the recent escalation in fuel prices, which reflects the wider economic impact on transport services.
The adjustments aim to address the challenges posed by the sharp rise in fuel prices and maintain the sustainability of public transport operations amid these economic fluctuations.