KARACHI: The first special train for Eid-ul-Azha departed from the KarachiCity Railway Station for Peshawar on Sunday.

According to DS Railway Arshad Salam Khattak, 14 *bogeys* have beenattached to the special trains, which have so far earned Rs1.2million fromthe train.

A total of 980 passengers have booked a seat on the special Eid trains.

Earlier this week, Pakistan Railways had announced it would operate fivespecial trains to facilitate the passengers this Eid.

A special discount of 25 per cent on the first and second day of the Eidfor all classes of all trains was also announced.

A Pakistan Railways spokesman had said the approval for the special trainswas given by Chief Executive Officer Pakistan Railways Mohammad Aftab Akbarto facilitate the passengers in celebrating Eid-ul-Azha with theirrelatives.

Akbar further informed the Pakistan Railways had offered free travelfacility for senior citizens on the first and second day of Eid.

Senior citizens 65 years of age and above across the country will have toshow their original national identity cards for the reservation and freeticket. They can avail the offer in all classes of all the trains fromAugust 22 to 23.