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Pakistan, Russia in talks to launch pilot freight train

The proposed corridor would stretch a little over 7,000 kilometers

Published 26 Sep, 2025 04:28pm

Pakistan

Pakistan Railways hikes fares by 2% following fuel price increase

New fares to take effect from July 4 across all passenger trains

Published 02 Jul, 2025 11:59pm

Pakistan

Railways beefed-up security in trains, at stations during Eid

Last Eid Special Train will depart from Karachi Cantonment for Lahore

Published 03 Jun, 2025 01:35pm

Pakistan

Railway Minister announces discount on fares during three days of Eid

Front-desk, train hostess services will be introduced to enhance passenger experience

Published 02 Jun, 2025 07:41pm

Pakistan

Pakistan express derails between Mubarakpur and Kalanchwala

Operations for other trains temporarily suspended

Published 01 Jun, 2025 12:07pm

Pakistan

Allama Iqbal Express derails near Kotri

Derailment causes temporary suspension of train services

Published 05 Apr, 2025 10:41am

Pakistan

Fire erupts in Karachi Express train

Fire broke out in carriage of the Karachi Express

Updated 25 Mar, 2025 06:52pm

Pakistan

Jaffar Express train remains stranded as repair work underway amid attack

Attack has severely impacted railway operations in Quetta

Published 17 Mar, 2025 01:36pm

Life & Style

Viral video: Female constable manages crowd at Delhi station while carrying baby

Constable balances work, parenting at Delhi railway station

Updated 18 Feb, 2025 02:25pm

Business & Economy

Railways ministry plans to axe 15,000 jobs in near future

5,695 posts are in process of being abolished, ministry informs cabinet committee on rightsizing

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 10:24am

Pakistan

Pakistan Railways announces 50% discount for disable passengers

The department also plans to expand these facilities to an additional 12 railway stations

Published 02 Dec, 2024 03:55pm

Pakistan

Fog, smog disrupt train, flight schedules in Punjab

Passengers face challenges in reaching their destinations

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:11pm

Pakistan

Number of railway passengers increased by 6.51m in 2023 to 24: data

Total passenger earning was Rs47.712b, exceeding budgetary target by margin of Rs8.712b

Published 11 Nov, 2024 11:07pm

Pakistan

Two trains suspended Following Quetta Railway Station Bombing

The decision to suspend the trains was made in light of the ongoing security concerns

Published 10 Nov, 2024 11:21am

Pakistan

Powerful explosion near Quetta railway station leaves 27 dead, more than 50 injured

An explosion occurred near the ticket office at the railway station

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:13pm

Pakistan

Railway police busts three minors attempting to travel to South Africa

The girls arrived at the Lahore railway station with plans to travel to Karachi

Published 01 Oct, 2024 02:09pm

Pakistan

Pakistan railways slashes fare

Pakistan Railways plans to operate 10 passenger trains under a public-private partnership (PPP) model

Published 21 Sep, 2024 02:10pm

Pakistan

Pakistan Railways cancels iconic Azadi train for Independence Day celebrations

It marks a significant blow to the annual Independence Day celebrations

Published 13 Aug, 2024 03:52pm

Pakistan

Pakistan Railways fares to reduce from August 3

Aim of reducing rail fares is to making train travel more affordable, says PR

Published 01 Aug, 2024 06:17pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan to explore electricity exports to China

SBP suggested that barter trade may be explored to enhance bilateral trade with Russia

Published 29 Jul, 2024 11:26am

Pakistan

Railways plan to attach dining facility in Allama Iqbal Express by September

Pakistan Railways has recently added the dining facility in Khyber Mail train

Published 26 Jul, 2024 03:37pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to get ‘strategic’ rail links with Russia

The proposal has been endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Published 26 Jul, 2024 01:42pm

World

Railway collision in eastern India kills 15, injures several

Kanchanjunga Express hit by a goods train, five people dead and 25 to 30 injured

Published 17 Jun, 2024 02:59pm

Pakistan

Railway reduces fares following decline in diesel prices

Fares have declined for distances ranging from 1 kilometre to 200 kilometres

Published 21 May, 2024 10:11am

Pakistan

Bomb found in train at Karachi Cantt railway station

Railway police say the bomb was found in bag placed under a seat

Published 22 Dec, 2023 10:51pm

Pakistan

Pakistan Railways notify hike of 5% in freight rates

Hike will be levied on all goods traffic effective from December 1

Published 29 Nov, 2023 07:52pm

Pakistan

Pre-construction phase cost Rs11 billion for ML-1 project, report reveals

The project was altered with a 'rationalised scope' in June this year

Updated 17 Nov, 2023 05:27pm

Pakistan

Pakistan railway launches ‘Digital Railway Driving System’

The system was made with the collaboration of the University of Engineering Taxila

Published 26 Oct, 2023 09:35am

World

At least 26 killed as railway bridge collapses in India

Rescue workers have been able to recover 13 bodies so far, says police official

Published 24 Aug, 2023 08:20am

Pakistan

PM orders linking of Thar Coal Mines with railway network by March next year

Premier says that usage of Thar coal in power plants will help save $2 billion annually

Published 05 Oct, 2022 05:07pm