ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways is all set to start a ‘Summer Vacation Special Train’ to facilitate and accommodate the commuters between Rawalpindi-Karachi from July 5 to July 30, local media reported.
Local officials said that they have finalized all preparation to launch the train to facilitate passengers across the country. The official added that the special train (50-Dn) would commence its journey from Rawalpindi on July 5 and continue to operate on July 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, and 29. He stated the departing at 12:30 pm, is scheduled to arrive at Karachi Cantt at 2:15 pm the following day.
It said that the return service (49-Up) would depart from Karachi Cantt on July 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, and 30, starting at 8:45 pm and reaching Rawalpindi at 10 pm the next day. He maintained this step aims to provide a comfortable and convenient travel option for people during the summer vacation period.
The train would make stops at major stations including Jhelum, Gujrat, Lalamusa, Wazirabad, Gujranwala, Raiwind, Lahore, Okara, Sahiwal, Khanewal, Bahawalpur, Khanpur, Rohri, and Hyderabad, he further said.
The official stated that six economy class coaches would be added from Lahore to further accommodate passengers.
