LAHORE – The Pakistan Railways has announced a three per cent across-the-board increase in freight charges.
As per the notification issued on Monday, the revised rates will be applicable on all goods traffic from July 3, 2024. Total freight will be rounded off as per previous practice.
However, this three per cent increase of freight rate will not be applicable on steel coils, petroleum products, LHC, LMC, shunting charges, wharfrage, demurrage, and destinations charges.
The Divisional Superintendents have been informed that the notification has been issued with the approval of CEO/Senior General Manager.
The revised goods rates table showing the calculated rate per ton up to 5,000 kilometers is under preparation, copies of which will be supplied to the Divisional Superintendents for onward distribution to all the stations open to goods traffic booking.
