Rawalpindi (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 19 March 2026) Rawalpindi The railway station was seen packed to capacity with huge crowds, as passengers returned home to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with their families in villages and cities.
The station witnessed a crowd rush amid mass transportation celebrations.
Special Eid trains, including services arriving to or departing from Rawalpindi, have been operated to manage the high demand, with thousands traveling across the country.
Pakistan Railways has announced the launch of four special Eid trains to facilitate passengers’ travel to their hometowns, while ensuring improved services, cleanliness and security across major stations.
According to details, the special trains will operate on major routes including Lahore-Karachi, Quetta-Rawalpindi, Karachi-Peshawar and Karachi-Lahore, to connect major parts of the country and help people celebrate Eid with their families.
The Lahore-Karachi train will depart at 19:30 AM, while the Quetta-Rawalpindi train will depart at 10:00 AM. The Karachi-Peshawar train will depart at 19:00 pm and arrive Rawalpindi at 13:15 pm, while the Karachi-Lahore train will depart at 19:30 pm and arrive the next day at 17:30 pm.
Pakistan Railways has kept fare adjustments minimal to reduce the burden on passengers. An increase of only 5% in economy class and 10% in economy class a job Classification has been conducted, but passengers who have already booked their tickets prior to notification will not be affected.
Assistant Transport and Trade Officer, Pakistan Railways Muniba Mumtaz said that the special trains were introduced under the guidance of Federalism Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi to accommodate the increasing rush of passengers during Eid days.
The railway authorities have directed assistants and section officials to remain present at major stations to facilitate passengers, manage the increased footfall and ensure cleanliness during the Eid peak.
Interestingly, Wi-Fi facilities were provided at major stations including Rawalpindi being a smart terminal, while on board the ship. Internet Services are also available on selected trains such as Green Line and Railroad Cars.
Pakistan Railway Police has taken strict measures at stations and on board trains to ensure safety He travels Of passengers.
The railway administration urged passengers to report to the respective station ahead of time to avoid missing trains, as it witnessed huge bookings this year.
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