Pakistan Railways has decided to increase passenger fairs by 10 to 15 percent in order to overcome its financial crisis.
Sources privy to the decision said that with expected increase the travel between Lahore and Karachi would cost an extra Rs 100 single way.
Railways authorities said the decision has been taken in view of hike in POL pries.
The economy class fare would be increased by 10% and airconditioned class by 15%. The fares of express trains are also being increased by 15 to 20 percent.
It may be recalled that the Railways had increased goods trains’ fares a few days back.
Railways fares to go up by 10% to 15%
