Train Fares Increased Again as Diesel Prices Surge in Pakistan

Lahore: In response to a recent hike in diesel prices, Pakistan Railways has announced a 2% increase in passenger train fares. The fare hike comes after diesel prices rose by Rs. 11.37 per litre, placing a daily financial burden of Rs. 3.986 million on the national rail service, totaling nearly Rs. 1.195 billion monthly.
According to railway officials, the average daily diesel consumption across the railway network is