Due to the increase in diesel prices, Pakistan Railways has increased the tariff of freight trains by two percent.
According to the announcement, the 2% increase in the freight tariff will not apply to the four cargo express trains, and will be implemented from April 20.
Unlike goods trains railway authorities have decided not to immediately increase the fares of passenger trains. It should be remembered that the government had increased the price of diesel by 8 rupees 14 paisa on April 16.
Few weeks back, Pakistan Railways has unveiled the longest freight train in its history, marking a significant stride in the country’s rail transportation sector.
Stretching to 2,500 feet, this freight train comprises 50 bogies, heralding a new era of efficiency and capacity in cargo transportation.
Powered by the formidable GEU 40 super engine, the longest and heaviest freight train in the department’s history embarked on its inaugural journey from Karachi, laden with over 3,000 tonnes of goods destined for Kotri. It achieved a top speed of 60 km/h and an average speed of 38 km/h.