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LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has announced the launch of a Summer Vacation Special Train (49-Up, 50-Dn) to facilitate travelers between Rawalpindi and Karachi from July 5 to July 30.
During the summer break, this program seeks to give citizens a quick and comfortable travel option.
According to a Pakistan Railways spokesperson, the special train (50-Dn) will begin its journey from Rawalpindi on July 5 and will operate on July 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, and 29. Departing at 12:30 PM, it is scheduled to arrive at Karachi Cantt at 2:15 PM the following day.
The return service (49-Up) will leave 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.
The train will make stops at major stations including Jhelum, Lalamusa, Gujrat, Wazirabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Raiwind, Okara, Sahiwal, Khanewal, Bahawalpur, Khanpur, Rohri, and Hyderabad. The Summer Vacation Special Train will feature 2 AC standard coaches, 2 AC business coaches, 5 economy class coaches, 1 brake van, and 1 power plant. Additionally, 6 economy class coaches will be added from Lahore to further accommodate passengers.
This initiative aims to provide a comfortable and convenient travel option for citizens during the summer vacation period.