Summary
Subak Raftar Express (Urdu: سبک رفتار ایکسپریس) is a daily express train service between Lahore and Rawalpindi in Pakistan.[1]
 Subak Raftar Express at Lalamusa Junction | |
| Overview | |
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| Service type | Express |
| Status | Operating |
| Current operator(s) | Pakistan Railways |
| Website | www |
| Route | |
| Termini | Lahore Junction Rawalpindi |
| Stops | 6 |
| Distance travelled | 290 km (180 mi) |
| Average journey time | 5 hours |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 101 UP (Lahore→Rawalpindi), 102 DN (Rawalpindi→Lahore) |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Economy Class AC Standard AC Business Parlour Car |
| Seating arrangements | Available |
| Sleeping arrangements | Available |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
History edit
Subak Raftar means fast and speedy runner.[2] The train has economy, AC lower, AC parlor and business class accommodation. It covers a distance of about 290 kilometres (180 mi) in 4 hours 35 minutes.
In 2012, it was reported that the train has lost its popularity after the launch of Margalla Express.[1]
Subak Raftar Express edit
The Pakistan Railway has designated the Subak Raftar Express with the UP designation of 101, running from Lahore Junction to Margala Rawalpindi, and DN designation of 102, traveling from Rawalpindi to Lahore. The train commences in Lahore and makes stops at various stations including Gujranwala, Wazirabad, Gujrat, Lalamusa Junction, Jehlum, and Gujar Khan before reaching its final destination in Rawalpindi.[3]
Stations edit
It has following train stops:
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References edit
- ^ a b Ahmed, Amin (4 February 2012). "Business express awakens PR: More trains to take private partners on board". DAWN.COM.
- ^ IRFCA: Pakistan Railway Train Names Author: Owais Mughal. Retrieved on 28 March 2013
- ^ Abdullah, Muhammad (27 September 2022). "Subak Raftar Express Train Timings Fare Online Booking". Pakistan Railway. Retrieved 25 January 2023.