Pakistan
Country Details
See Wikipedia
National Railway System
National Railway Operator
Pakistan Railways Note that access to this website may be blocked for internet addresses outside Pakistan.
Timetable
Online
Information is available at the Man in Seat 61.
Journey Planner
Train Timings provides just point to point journey times and shows only express trains with seats available to reserve. It is not always accessible from European countries.
Downloadable Timetable
None known
Printed Timetable
Summary timetables are available in some editions of the European Rail Timetable.
Engineering Information
None known
Maps
Online
- An official map of Pakistan railways, showing the divisional structure, is available here
- A Wikipedia map, showing the gauge and single or double track, is available here
Ticketing
Although the Seat61 website states that local citizens are able to buy tickets online, it appears from a visitor report in April 2025 that even they need to find a booking agent. The only means for foreigners seems to be to buy them at a station in person.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Authority
Presumably the Ministry of Railways (see above).
Network Statement
None known to exist
Gauge
- 1,676 mm (5ft 6in - 'Indian' gauge) - the 'standard' gauge in Pakistan
- Metre gauge - the former 325 km Mirpur Khas – Nawabshah Railway, closed in February 2005.
There were also some 2ft and 2ft 6in gauge railways, but all are believed to be closed
Electrification
The Lahore – Khanewal line was electrified at 25 kV AC, but electric service had ceased by 2011, owing to the theft of overhead wire!
Rule of the road
Believed to be left hand running but the great majority of lines are single track.
Distances
No source known
Other Railways
None
Tourist Lines
None
Metro and light rail systems
Visit Reports
Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services
None known.
