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Pakistan

New modern Karachi-Lahore business train to be launched this week

  • Modern train to feature 28 digitally equipped coaches
Published July 14, 2025 Updated July 17, 2025
A Pakistan Railways train. Photo: Radio Pakistan
A Pakistan Railways train. Photo: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan Railways has announced to launch a new state-of-the-art business train, set to commence operations this week between Karachi and Lahore, state-run media reported on Monday.

According to PTV, this new service promises to significantly enhance the travel experience for passengers, particularly on the busy Lahore-Karachi route.

Pakistan Railways spokesperson Babar Ali told Business Recorder that the modern train, Pak Business Express, will feature 28 digitally equipped coaches, designed to provide a comfortable and contemporary journey.

Passengers onboard will enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity throughout their travel, a significant upgrade for business and leisure travellers alike. Additionally, the train will boast an international-standard dining car, offering premium meal services, he said.

This initiative is part of Pakistan Railways’ ongoing efforts to modernise its fleet and improve passenger amenities, aiming to deliver a significantly enhanced and more comfortable travel experience between the two major cities.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is reportedly scheduled to inaugurate the new service in Lahore on July 19, marking a key milestone in Pakistan Railways’ broader modernisation strategy, the state-run media added.

Another Pakistan Railways official said this train is being assembled in Pakistan, unlike Green Line train coaches, which were brought here after getting assembled in China.


The article, originally published on July 14, 2025, was updated on July 17, 2025 to add comments of Pakistan Railways officials.

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Salomi Abbas Jul 14, 2025 04:31pm
Good
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Public Citizen Jul 14, 2025 04:31pm
A lot of money can be spent on digitising it but none of that will matter when none of it is “on time” a couple of screens might help with passenger bordeom/entertainment it won’t stop or bend time.
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Javed Ahmed Hakro Jul 15, 2025 08:31am
This is a business class yess but sorry to sail no safe Railway line for run full speed otherwise daily base incidents repoted so pl 1st make it safe for speedy services pl @primeminister not aware.
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Hussain Jul 15, 2025 12:16pm
It's a good effort from the Pakistan railway.I request the concern authorities to please consider about the concession for elderly citizens who are in 70 or above,in all express trains.Thanks
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Mansab Ali Shah Jul 15, 2025 01:49pm
Better spend these sums on track upgradation than such services which are just "luxurious" for two days and then bite the dust for the rest of their petty existence, ultimately becoming economy class.
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Mansab Ali Shah Jul 15, 2025 01:49pm
Better spend these sums on track upgradation than such services which are just "luxurious" for two days and then bite the dust for the rest of their petty existence, ultimately becoming economy class.
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Shafqat Ali Jul 15, 2025 05:43pm
Well Good step for the betterment of Pakistan Railways
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Shafqat Ali Jul 15, 2025 05:47pm
Assalam o Alaikum 1. I want to meet Sir Shahbaz Sharif 2. I want to meet Sir Nawaz Sharif
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shaukat Hussain Jul 15, 2025 09:22pm
Very nice regarding updates of Railway journey
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Zohair Siddiqui Jul 15, 2025 10:55pm
This seems to be a good initiative, if it presents a good option to traveling passengers with affordable fairs and luxury coupled with comfort. Let's see how it goes!
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Advocate Sajjad Bhatti Jul 15, 2025 11:53pm
Train would be new but railway track would be old and rough, what would be the this excellent combination, proven more durable and safe( in dream)
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Abdul Hannan Jul 16, 2025 04:24am
السلام علیکم پاکستان ریلوے کو چاہیے کہ دیگر ممالک کی طرح ایک بار بلٹ ٹرین پر پیسہ خرچ کرے اس سے لوگوں کا وقت بھی بچے گا اور کاروبار کو فروغ ملے گا لگژی کوجز کی نہیں ٹریک اور رفتاز اپ گریڈ کریں
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Mian Tahir Shah Jul 16, 2025 04:38am
It is a good step to Modernize Business Class, beside it get work out on decreasing journey time. Regards, Mian Tahir Shah
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M. M. Amin Jul 16, 2025 09:25am
Most important missing —- duration & fare .
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Fayzee Jul 16, 2025 03:56pm
Another new train on the same old dangerous railway track! Concentrate on the safety of the journey first and thereafter the luxury. Another thing the timely arrival of the trains.
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Shahzad Iqbal Jul 16, 2025 08:47pm
AssalamuAlaikum Sir. Sir please share update of Business Train. This very good step. Thanks
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Hassan Jul 16, 2025 09:20pm
Very very good drawing and Christmas
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Hassan Jul 16, 2025 09:21pm
I say it's so cool friend for a cool drive
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Malik Gul Jul 17, 2025 07:25am
Very good
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Malik Gul Jul 17, 2025 07:26am
Very good
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Kamran Jul 17, 2025 01:16pm
Start of new era of corruption
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Durrani. Jul 18, 2025 03:07am
Certainly a positive development. Hopefully this new initiative will bring comfort , fast and reliable connectivity between the two cities.
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Shahid Jul 18, 2025 06:32am
ٹکٹ کتنا ھوگا لاھور ٹو کراچی بزنس کلاس کی نیو ٹرین شکریہ
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Syeda Zahra Bukhari Jul 18, 2025 08:31am
@Mansab Ali Shah, well said
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Qaiser Jul 19, 2025 11:19am
The transformation idea is good but it must not come on the cost of commuters of other trains. It has been noticed that whenever a new train is launched the neat and clean coaches are picked (1 of 4)
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Qaiser Jul 19, 2025 11:19am
existing trains and the old trains are left with old, badly maintained coaches. Examples are Millat, Karakoram. when these trains were launched they were the best but with introduction of the 2/4
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Qaiser Jul 19, 2025 11:21am
previous business express and the now green line and any other new train, the current position of coaches of Millat and Karakoram is not good at all. It felt very bad when we booked business class 3/4
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Qaiser Jul 19, 2025 11:21am
with Rs. 9K/seat but faced dirty room, damaged charging points, holders without light, one side was without foot support to get to berth and even the lock was broken. Washrooms were dirty as well. 4/4
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Qaiser Jul 19, 2025 11:22am
Therefore, it is my humble request to PR officials to please spend money on the maintenance of coaches for a beautiful train travelling experience for commuters who love to travel by train.
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Abdullah Jul 19, 2025 05:19pm
@Kamran , pti is not in power.chill.he is in jai and facing his corruption charges.
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Muzammil khan Jul 19, 2025 06:14pm
@Mansab Ali Shah, I agree with your view.
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Muzammil khan Jul 19, 2025 06:15pm
I agree
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