LAHORE – Pakistan Railways has once again raised fares for passenger trains after the federal government jacked up petroleum prices for second fortnight of July 2024.

The railways administration has issued a notification regarding the fare increase, stating that there is a one percent increase in fares for all classes including Economy, AC Standard, AC Business, and AC Parlour.

The increase in ticket prices applies to Mail, Express, and Intercity passenger trains, as well as to all trains operated under public-private partnerships.

The fare increase will come into effect from Friday, July 19. All Divisional Superintendents have been instructed to update the fare table accordingly.

Economy Class, AC Standard and AC Business Latest Ticket Prices

The prices of economy class, AC Standard, AC Business and AC Parlour have been revised up by one percent. Starting from July 19, the railways will charge the ticket prices accordingly.

Petrol Prices in Pakistan from July 16

After multiple relief on petroleum products, the federal government has jacked up petrol and diesel prices by Rs9.99 and Rs6.18 per litre, from July 16, 2024.

Ministry of Finance issued a notification, according to which the price of petrol has been increased by Rs 9.99 paise per litre, with the new price set Rs275.60 paise per litre. The price of high speed diesel has been increased by Rs 6.18 per liter and the new price is Rs 283.63 paise per litre.

The increase in petrol prices is linked to the recent trends in the international oil market. In the coming days, the government will impose an additional petroleum levy of Rs5, further contributing to the price hike.