LAHORE – Pakistan Railways has launched a four-compartment marriage car facility, specially designed for marriage parties wanting to use Pakistan Railways services. Pakistan Railways Public Relations Director Mohsin Yousuf while briefing media here at Lahore Railway Station on Wednesday said that thes new traveling facility includes a ‘mehndi hall’, a dining room with a fridge, a microwave and a separate compartment for the bride and groom.
The train can carry 27 individuals with a fare (one side) set at Rs 152,610 from Lahore to Karachi , Rs 54,170 from Lahore to Multan, Rs 50,030 from Lahore to Rawalpindi, Rs 74,640 from Lahore to Peshawar and Rs 141,220from Lahore to Quetta. Mohsan Yousuf said the facility had previously been launched in 2008 but it was shut due to technical difficulties.
To a question, he said, Railways would ensure the special marriage trains reach their destinations on time.
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