Pakistan Railways announces ‘summer vacation’ train from July 5

Pakistan Railways has announced the introduction of a Summer Vacation Special Train (49-Up, 50-Dn) to cater to travelers between Rawalpindi and Karachi from July 5 to July 30.

This initiative aims to offer citizens a swift and comfortable travel option during the summer break.

According to a Pakistan Railways spokesperson, the special train (50-Dn) will depart from Rawalpindi on July 5 and will operate on July 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, and 29. The train will leave at 12:30 PM and is scheduled to arrive at Karachi Cantt at 2:15 PM the following day.

The return service (49-Up) will depart from Karachi Cantt on July 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, and 30, leaving at 8:45 PM and reaching Rawalpindi at 10 PM the next day.

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 Summer Vacation Special Train will feature 2 AC standard coaches, 2 AC business coaches, 5 economy class coaches, 1 brake van, and 1 power plant. Additionally, 6 economy class coaches will be added from Lahore to further accommodate passengers.

This service is designed to provide a comfortable and convenient travel option for citizens during the summer vacation period.