Last Updated on: 8th July 2023, 08:22 am
Pakistan Railways Offers Huge Discounts On Eid Holidays 2022
Pakistan Railways is offering up to 30% off train tickets for travelers traveling during the upcoming Eid holiday.
The department also lowered fares for Thal Express, which was recently acquired with help from the private sector, according to a recent report. This train runs from Rawalpindi to Multan. It also slashed fares by 40% on the Sir Syed Express, which runs from Karachi to Rawalpindi.
Pakistan Railways said it cut fares as usual during the Eid holiday to make it easier for people to travel with their families in all parts of the country.
In fact, this is a precautionary measure, despite the fact that the department has recently suffered heavy losses. According to official sources, Pakistan Railways has suffered losses of more than 150 billion rupees over the past three and a half years.
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They added that the department faced a deficit of around Rs 20 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year alongside an amount of over Rs 130 billion.
The sources added that Pakistan Railways has started implementing a multi-pronged action plan to deal with the financial crisis and improve service to its users.