LAHORE: Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Monday inaugurated a non-stop train on the Lahore to Faisalabad route at the Lahore Railway Station.
Speaking to media personnel on the occasion, the minister said the government would run 10 new trains within a target of 100 days.
He added that a detailed briefing on the Pakistan Railways would soon be given to Prime Minister Imran Khan wherein important decisions would be made.
The new train 119/Up-120/Down Faisalabad non-stop consists of air-conditioned and economy coaches.
It will leave Lahore at 8 am and reach Faisalabad at 10 am. In the afternoon, the train will leave Faisalabad at 2:30 pm and reach Lahore at 4:30 pm.
The economy class will have a ticket cost of Rs190, while AC standard Rs400 rupees and AC Parlour class Rs500.
The railways minister had earlier announced a plan to run three new trains on an immediate basis in order to improve the Railways department.
The three new trains include Lahore-Faisalabad train, Mohenjo Daro Express and Rohri Express, he said. He added that Mohenjo Daro and Rohri Express will begin their journey from October 16. The Mohenjo Daro express will travel to Larkana, Sehwan Sharif and Jamshoro while the Rohri Express will travel to Pano Aqil, Ghotki, Daharki, Sadiqabad, Rahim Yar Khan and Khanpur.
