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Fares For Freight Train Jacked Up by 20 Percent

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) on Monday announced to increase fares of freight trains by 20 percent.

The increased prices will come into effect from August 10, a spokesperson of Pakistan Railway said.

The Ministry of Railways has informed divisional superintendents about the increased fares in this regard.

Earlier in June, the railway hiked up to 8 percent fares for passenger trains.

The fares of all trains have been increased by two to 8.5 percent, the spokesman said.