Musa Pak Express
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 4 hours and 35 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]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express rail |
| First service | 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | Pakistan Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Multan Cantonment |
| Stops | 5 |
| End | Lahore Junction |
| Distance travelled | 312 kilometres (194 mi) |
| Average journey time | 4 hours, 35 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 115UP (Multan→Lahore) 116DN (Lahore→Multan) |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Business AC Parlour AC Standard Economy |
| Sleeping arrangements | Available |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Track owner(s) | Pakistan Railways |
Station stops
Equipment
The train offers AC Business class and economy accommodations.
References
- 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.
- Desk, Web. "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.
- Pakistan Railways official website, Musa Pak Express Timings Archived 30 May 2015 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved on 6 April 2013
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