Pakistan Railways has announced a 20% discount on train tickets for passengers traveling during the three days of Eid.
According to official sources, the discount will be applicable to all Mail Express, Passenger, and Intercity trains. Passengers can take advantage of the reduced fares on current bookings for the first, second, and third days of Eid.
This initiative aims to facilitate travelers and encourage greater use of rail services during the festive season. Pakistan Railways has previously introduced similar discounts on special occasions to support passengers and promote railway travel.
The discounted fares will be available at railway reservation offices, online booking platforms, and mobile applications. Officials have advised travelers to book their tickets in advance to avoid last-minute inconveniences.
On Wednesday, Pakistan Railways announced the operation of three Eid special trains from Karachi to accommodate the surge in passengers traveling for the festive occasion. According to railway officials, two of these special trains will run from Karachi to Lahore, while one will operate between Karachi and Rawalpindi.
The first Eid special train is scheduled to depart from Karachi Cantt Station for Lahore on March 26 at 1 pm. The second train will leave from Karachi City Station for Rawalpindi on March 27 at 8:30 pm.
Meanwhile, the third Eid special train will depart from Karachi Cantt Station for Lahore on March 28 at 9 pm.
