Islamabad Express
Islamabad Express (Urdu: اسلام آباد ایکسپریس) is a passenger train operated daily by Pakistan Railways between Lahore and Islamabad.[1] The trip takes approximately 4 hours, 15 minutes to cover a published distance of 290 kilometres (180 mi), traveling along a stretch of the Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line. The train named after the capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Inter-city rail |
| First service | 2004 |
| Current operator(s) | Pakistan Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Lahore Junction |
| Stops | 2 |
| End | Islamabad |
| Distance travelled | 290 kilometres (180 mi) |
| Average journey time | 4 hours, 15 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 147UP (Lahore→Islamabad) 148DN (Islamabad→Lahore) |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Parlour AC Lower Economy |
| Sleeping arrangements | Available |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Track owner(s) | Pakistan Railways |
History
The train began service on 8 September 2004 with Chinese rakes.[2]
Route
- Lahore Junction–Golra Sharif Junction via Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line
- Golra Sharif Junction–Islamabad via Islamabad Rail Link
Equipment
The train has AC Parlour, AC Lower and economy accommodations.
References
- IRFCA: Pakistan Railway Train Names Author: Owais Mughal, Retrieved on 1 July 2013
- IRFCA: Pakistan Railway Train Names Author: Owais Mughal. Retrieved on 7 August 2013
- Pakistan Railways official website, Islamabad Express Timings, Retrieved on 7 August 2013
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