Pakistan Railways has launched a ‘Summer Vacation Special Train’ between Karachi and Rawalpindi to facilitate and accommodate the passengers between the two cities during July.
The rain will run from July 5 to July 30.
As per Pakistan Railways, the special train (50-Dn) will commence its journey from Rawalpindi on July 5 and continue to operate on July 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, and 29. The departing at 12:30 pm is scheduled to arrive at Karachi Cantt at 2:15 pm the following day.
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.
As per the railways, this initiative aims to provide a comfortable and convenient travel option for citizens during the summer vacation period.
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 Train will feature two AC standard coaches, two AC business coaches, five economy class coaches, one brake van, and one power plant.
Additionally, six economy class coaches would be added from Lahore to further accommodate passengers.
