Islamabad Express

Islamabad Express

Overview
Service type	Inter-city rail
First service	2004
Current operator	Pakistan Railways
Route
Termini	Lahore Junction Islamabad
Stops	2
Distance travelled	300 kilometres (190 mi)/290 kilometres (180 mi)
Average journey time	4 hours, 15 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train numbers	107UP (Lahore→Rawalpindi) 108DN (Margalla→Lahore)
On-board services
Classes	Economy Class AC Standard AC Business Parlour Car
Sleeping arrangements	Available
Catering facilities	Available
Technical
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Track owner	Pakistan Railways

Islamabad Express (Urdu: اسلام آباد ایکسپریس) is an express train operated daily by Pakistan Railways between Lahore and Rawalpindi/Margalla. The trip takes approximately 4 hours, 15 minutes to cover a published distance of 300 kilometres (190 mi)/290 kilometres (180 mi) , traveling along a stretch of the Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line. The train is named after the capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad.

History

The train began service on 8 September 2004 with Chinese rakes.

Route

• Lahore Junction–Golra Sharif Junction via Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line
• Golra Sharif Junction–Islamabad via Islamabad Rail Link

Halts

• Lahore Junction
• Chaklala
• Rawalpindi
• Islamabad

Equipment

The train has Economy Class, AC Standard, AC Business and Parlour Car accommodations.