In a bid to facilitate the passengers, Pakistan Railways is all set to launch a non-stop train on the route of Lahore to Faisalabad from October 1.
The train launched as part of the government’s 100-day plan, will start its first journey from Lahore from 8 am and will reach Faisalabad at 10 am, an official in the Ministry of Railways told.
He said the non-stop train will then depart from Faisalabad at 2:30 pm and will reach Lahore at 4:30 pm.
The official said the Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed had already announced to run three new trains on immediate basis in order to improve the railway's department.
The three new trains include Lahore-Faisalabad, Mohenjo Daro and Rohi Express, he said.
He said Mohenjo Daro and Rohi Express will begin its journey from October 16. The Mohenjo Daro express will travel to Larkana, Sevan Sharif and Jamshoro. While Rohi Express will travel to Pano Aqil, Ghotki, Darki, Sadiqabad, Rahim Yar Khan and Khanpur.