Musa Pak Express (Urdu: موسى پاک ایکسپریس) is a passenger train operated daily by Pakistan Railways between Multan and Lahore.[1] The trip takes approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes to cover a published distance of 312 kilometres (194 mi), traveling along a stretch of the Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line. The train named after Syed Abul Hassab Musa Pak, a famous Sufi saint who lived in Multan between 1535–1592.[2][3][4][5] It is one of the best trains to travel between Lahore and Multan due to its low fares and good quality.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express rail |
| First service | 1986 |
| Current operator(s) | Pakistan Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Multan Cantonment Lahore Junction |
| Distance travelled | 312 kilometres (194 mi) |
| Average journey time | 5 hours, 10 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 115UP (Multan→Lahore) 116DN (Lahore→Multan) |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Economy Class AC Standard AC Business Parlour Car |
| Sleeping arrangements | Available |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Track owner(s) | Pakistan Railways |
Route
editStation stops
editEquipment
editThe train offers AC Parlour,AC Business, AC Standard and economy class accommodations.
References
edit- ^ IRFCA: Pakistan Railway Train Names Author: Owais Mughal, Retrieved on 1 July 2013
- ^ "IRFCA: Pakistan Railway Train Names". Owais Mughal. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
- ^ "Musa Pak Express a non-stop train - Newspaper". Dawn.Com. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ Web Desk. "Pakistan Railways to restore Musa Pak, Mehran Express trains - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ "Railway extends route of Musa Pak Express train for summer season". Radio.gov.pk. 2 May 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
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