PR Hikes Passenger Fares After Diesel Price Surge

PR hikes passenger fares after diesel price surge

Pakistan Railways (PR) has increased passenger train fares by 2% following a rise in diesel prices. The freight sector has also seen adjustments, with coal rates up by 3% and fertiliser rates by 2%, officials confirmed, Express News reported. The price of diesel surged by Rs 11.37 per litre, imposing an additional daily cost of Rs 3.99 million and a monthly burden of around Rs 119.5 million on the state-owned operator. Pakistan Railways consumes…

Pakistan Railways hikes fares again after fuel prices increase

Pakistan Railways on Thursday announced another increase in fares for both passenger and freight trains, following a recent hike in diesel prices. This marks the second fare rise in just two weeks. According to the notification, passenger and freight fares have been increased by 2 per cent, while coal transportation charges have been raised by 3 per cent. The revised fares for passenger trains will come into effect from July 18, while the new ra…