ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Railways has announced a 30% discount on fares tofacilitate passengers on the first and second day of upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
“We feel privileged while serving our brothers and sisters and making theirjourney easy on this happy occasion. The discount is also valid for advancebooking,” Pakistan Railways CEO Aftab Akbar said while chairing a meetingof senior officials.
Moreover, the railways will also run additional special trains on the eveof Eid for the convenience of the passengers. The reduced fares will offersome relief to a large number of working people who leave cities to travelto their hometowns to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with loved ones.
Passengers face many difficulties including exorbitant transport fares,which are increased before Eid every year. Even small transport operatorsof minivans start demanding double the standard fare from passengers.