Pakistan Railway Time Table Update
Pakistan Railways on Thursday issued an updated train schedule affecting several services departing from Lahore and Faisalabad to major cities including Karachi, Quetta and Rawalpindi. Passengers are advised to check revised departure times and arrive early for affected trains.
Major changes and affected trains
- Karakoram Express (42-Down) — will now depart Lahore for Karachi at 5:15 pm, running 2 hours 15 minutes late from its original 3:00 pm time.
- Pak Business Express (34-Down) — now scheduled to leave Lahore at 7:00 pm, delayed 2 hours 30 minutes from the planned 4:30 pm departure.
- Karachi Express (16-Down) — will depart Lahore for Karachi at the scheduled time of 6:00 pm; no change reported.
- Shah Hussain Express (44-Down) — passengers will be transferred to Green Line (6-Down) for today’s journey. Green Line 6-Down will leave Lahore at its regular time of 8:40 pm. Passengers of Shah Hussain Express are requested to arrive one hour before Green Line’s departure to facilitate smooth boarding and seat allocation.
All other trains from Lahore and Faisalabad bound for Karachi, Quetta, Rawalpindi and other destinations are reported to be running as per their scheduled timings, the announcement said.
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What passengers should do
- Re-check your ticket and departure time before leaving for the station.
- If your original train has been adjusted (for example Shah Hussain Express), make sure to arrive at the station early to complete any transfer formalities.
- Keep your ticket, CNIC, and mobile number handy for verification or SMS alerts.
- For real-time assistance or inquiries call Railway Inquiry: 117-042 or 99070011-042.
Why this matters
Schedule updates like these help Pakistan Railways manage rolling stock and passenger flows while maintaining safety and service continuity. Timely communications reduce confusion and help travelers plan transfers, pickups, and onward connections especially on busy intercity routes such as Lahore–Karachi.
Final note
Passengers are encouraged to follow official Pakistan Railways channels and station notices for any further updates or sudden changes. For urgent concerns, use the inquiry numbers provided above.
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