RAWALPINDI – Traffic on roads connecting Islamabad and Rawalpindi to Peshawar are likely to face disruption in coming days due to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march which has set out from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Reports said authorities have reportedly closed M-1 Peahawar Motorway for traffic as part of security measures.
Amid potential disruption on roads, Pakistan Railways offers a practical alternative for people to undertake necessary travels.
Passengers travelling from Peshawar to Rawalpindi can choose from four train services: Jaffar Express, Awam Express, Rehman Baba Express and Khyber Mail.
These trains depart from Peshawar Cantt Railway Station at different times throughout the day, offering multiple travel options for passengers heading to Rawalpindi.
Peshawar to Rawalpindi Train Timings
Four trains are listed for travel between Peshawar Cantt and Rawalpindi. Jaffar Express is scheduled to depart earliest, at 6:00 AM, while Khyber Mail offers a late-night departure at 10:00 PM.
The train timings and journey durations are as follows:
Jaffar Express (40DN): Departs Peshawar Cantt at 6:00 AM and arrives in Rawalpindi at 9:10 AM. The journey takes 3 hours and 10 minutes.
Awam Express (14DN): Departs at 8:30 AM and arrives at 12:05 PM. The scheduled journey duration is 3 hours and 35 minutes.
Rehman Baba Express (48DN): Departs at 11:00 AM and arrives at 2:20 PM. The journey takes 3 hours and 20 minutes.
Khyber Mail (2DN): Departs at 10:00 PM and arrives in Rawalpindi at 1:35 AM the following day. The journey takes 3 hours and 35 minutes.
Peshawar to Pindi Train Ticket Prices
Peshawar to Pindi train ticket prices differ across the four services and the listed accommodation categories. The provided fare information includes prices of Rs. 750, Rs. 1,150, Rs. 1,250, Rs. 1,500, Rs. 2,000, Rs. 2,300 and Rs. 2,350.
The train-wise ticket prices are detailed below.
Jaffar Express Ticket Prices
Jaffar Express offers several listed fare options for passengers travelling from Peshawar Cantt to Rawalpindi. The provided prices include Rs. 750, Rs. 1,150, Rs. 1,250 and Rs. 2,300.
Awam Express Ticket Prices
Awam Express has listed ticket prices of Rs. 750, Rs. 1,500 and Rs. 2,000. Passengers can refer to the available fare categories when planning their journey.
Rehman Baba Express Ticket Prices
The listed fares for Rehman Baba Express include Rs. 750, Rs. 1,500 and Rs. 2,000 for the Peshawar Cantt to Rawalpindi route.
Khyber Mail Ticket Prices
Khyber Mail offers listed fares of Rs. 750, Rs. 1,500, Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 2,350. Its late-night departure provides another option for passengers travelling between the two cities.
