KARACHI: Pakistan Railways scaled down its freight rates, it was announced on Monday.
According to a press release issued by the department, the Pakistan Railways has markedly reduced the freight rates of its different services during Eid holidays from May 10 to 16.
The move is aimed at offering an affordable means of service to cargo and container parties during the lockdown period.
“Cargo booking rates have been substantially curtailed by 25 per cent whereas a uniform reduction of 5 per cent has been offered in the booking of coal and container wagons. The booking fare of online premium train has been slashed by Rs10,000 per wagon,” it said.
Pakistan Railways Reduces Freight Rates for Eid
Pakistan Railways has reduced the freight rates of its services for the Eid holidays, a press release issued by the Divisional Superintendent Office said.
The move is aimed at offering affordable cargo services and container transportation through railways during the lockdown, the press release said.
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The cargo booking rates have been significantly reduced by 25 percent, and a five percent reduction is being offered for all bookings of coal and container wagons. The booking fare for the online premium train has also been slashed by Rs. 10,000 per wagon.
Earlier, Pakistan Railways also announced 28 Up and Down Eid special trains within the Karachi division during the Eid holidays. Fourteen Up and Down trains will also be operational between Karachi and Hyderabad, and another 14 will run between Kotri and Mirpur Khas.