Musa Pak Express Explained

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Musa Pak Express
Type:Express rail
First:1986
Operator:Pakistan Railways
Distance:312km (194miles)
Journeytime:5 hours, 10 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Trainnumber:115UP (Multan→Lahore)
116DN (Lahore→Multan)
Class:Economy Class
AC Standard
AC Business
Parlour Car
Sleeping:Available
Owners:Pakistan Railways

Musa Pak Express (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|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 312km (194miles), 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.

Route

Equipment

The train offers AC Parlour,AC Business, AC Standard and economy class accommodations.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.irfca.org/docs/pak-train-names.html IRFCA: Pakistan Railway Train Names
  2. Web site: IRFCA: Pakistan Railway Train Names. Owais Mughal. 6 April 2013.
  3. Web site: Musa Pak Express a non-stop train - Newspaper . Dawn.Com . 2016-01-14 . 2017-05-24.
  4. Web site: Web Desk . Pakistan Railways to restore Musa Pak, Mehran Express trains - The Express Tribune . Tribune.com.pk . 2017-05-24.
  5. Web site: Railway extends route of Musa Pak Express train for summer season . Radio.gov.pk . 2016-05-02 . 2017-05-24.