Private Company to Run Karakoram Express Train

According to Pakistan Railways has, it will hand over the Karakoram Express to the private firm Prime Rail from October 30, 2026.

Key points

• 30-Km-Long Traffic Jam Documented on National Highway Oct 19, 2026 5: 01 pm.
• Railway Police Stop KMC Road Construction in Karachi Oct 19, 2026 4: 18 pm.
• Rawalpindi Ring Road Opening Date Confirmed Oct 19, 2026 4: 22 pm.
• According to the announcement, Pakistan Railways will continue to manage ticket bookings for the Karakoram Express until October 29, 2026.
• From October 30, Prime Rail will take over ticket bookings and other related operations of the train.

For context, the train operates between Lahore and Karachi. The decision is part of Pakistan Railways' ongoing plan to gradually transfer mail and express train operations to the private sector. Pakistan's First Giraffe Café Opens at Lahore Safari Park.

For context, the private firm has additionally received permission to start bookings for the Karakoram Express. 30-Km-Long Traffic Jam Documented on National Highway.

Sources remarked the management of the Raabta app has been instructed to commence advance ticket bookings under the new arrangement. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around private Company to Run Karakoram Express Train point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.