Due to the financial challenges brought about by the current economic situation, Pakistan Railways has made the difficult decision to discontinue the operations of the Shalimar Express.
Reports indicate that the railway administration is incurring a daily loss of Rs. 2 million, necessitating this action.
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The Shalimar Express, which traditionally ran between Lahore and Karachi, was reinstated in May 2023 after an eight-month hiatus. During this period, Pakistan Railways took significant steps to improve the service, refurbishing 19 coaches to enhance the overall experience for passengers.
Previously, the train’s route included stops at Karachi, Hyderabad, Nawabshah, Rohri, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan via Toba Tek Singh, Faisalabad, and finally, Lahore.
