LAHORE: Pakistan Railways (PR) inaugurated a newly upgraded 20-coach rake of the Karakoram Express at the Lahore Railway Station on Friday.

The upgraded train, equipped with modern travel facilities, will be operated under a private-sector arrangement and comprises AC sleeper, AC business, AC standard and economy classes.

According to a PR spokesperson, the train, inaugurated by Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Hafeezullah, would depart daily from Lahore and Karachi at 3pm. It would stop at Raiwind, Sahiwal, Khanewal, Bahawalpur, Rohri, Nawabshah, Hyderabad, Landhi and Drigh Road, covering the distance between Lahore and Karachi in approximately 19 hours.

The commercial management of the train had also been handed over to the private sector with the aim of improving passenger services and introducing modern travel facilities, he added.

He said the passengers would be provided with mineral water, freshly prepared meals, bedding, mobile charging facilities, Wi-Fi and an infotainment system during the journey. Special complimentary services would also be available to passengers travelling in the AC sleeper and AC business classes.

Published in Dawn, October 31st, 2026