Private Train to Lahore? - Question about train-travel !

[sinnersaint]

hi..

anyone travelled to lahore in that private train which had started last year? if so, how is the journey?

also, any idea if the train to faislabad runs ok? like if it gets there on time?


I'm planning to go to Swat in July and have to check the most suitable route and don't want to travel by air to Islamabad and then take Daewoo to Swat, as air-tickets are quite expensive these days.

 

[staticPointer]

hi..

anyone travelled to lahore in that private train which had started last year? if so, how is the journey?

also, any idea if the train to faislabad runs ok? like if it gets there on time?


I'm planning to go to Swat in July and have to check the most suitable route and don't want to travel by air to Islamabad and then take Daewoo to Swat, as air-tickets are quite expensive these days.

sir, there is no private train system in pak !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Hero]

Pakistan provides one of the best private trains in existence.

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As you can see from the picture above, the magnificent design of this modern train powered by a donkey can reach high speeds in no time, while at the same time providing comfort and luxury for it's passengers.

 

[sinnersaint]

^ hahaha

well, there was a train started I think last year which was run by public-private partnership, heavily advertised as well, don't remember its name.

on a serious note, would appreciate if someone can please share their views. thanks

 

[Jshak]

Very good indeed, the facilities work, but recently they have not provided the maintenance upto mark for the service, so u might not be able to avail facilities like internet, sitting in the lobby area.

But overall better than the local train service. Make sure they reach on time and one tip advice, do not plan anything the elections are over, a very deep tip.

 

[sinnersaint]

^Thanks Bro, am planning to go in July. Is there any official website where I can find the details like cost per person/ cost of compartment?

 

[syed shehzad]

hi..

anyone travelled to lahore in that private train which had started last year? if so, how is the journey?

also, any idea if the train to faislabad runs ok? like if it gets there on time?


I'm planning to go to Swat in July and have to check the most suitable route and don't want to travel by air to Islamabad and then take Daewoo to Swat, as air-tickets are quite expensive these days.

Use daewoo it far best then train .....

 

[SEvolution]

hi..

anyone travelled to lahore in that private train which had started last year? if so, how is the journey?

also, any idea if the train to faislabad runs ok? like if it gets there on time?


I'm planning to go to Swat in July and have to check the most suitable route and don't want to travel by air to Islamabad and then take Daewoo to Swat, as air-tickets are quite expensive these days.

I've travelled in that new business train and it was the best journey w.r.t price i've had so far imo. It gets on time yes considering 20hrs trip to Lahore from Karachi and there were some undue stoppages because of some other train broke down on the track.

It's far better than Daewoo imo

 

[sinnersaint]

[MENTION=25542]syed shehzad[/MENTION]. My plan is to go to SWAT with stop-overs. Initially my plan was to use Daewoo but considering the long journey and my family members, this wouldn't be an option. I'll use it once I reach Islamabad as the distance is around 4-5 hours.
[MENTION=11105]SEvolution[/MENTION]. Any website/phone no. where I can get more details about this train service?

 

[ahstpk]

@syed shehzad. My plan is to go to SWAT with stop-overs. Initially my plan was to use Daewoo but considering the long journey and my family members, this wouldn't be an option. I'll use it once I reach Islamabad as the distance is around 4-5 hours.
@SEvolution. Any website/phone no. where I can get more details about this train service?

Name is Business Express
details are as follows
Pak Business Express Contact Us | Pak Business Express

Dawoo will take less time (Apprx 28~30 hrs for Peshawar) but is a BIG no for a family... for a lone traveler its an excellent choice..

 

[MegamanEXE]

Trains? In Pakistan? Wow.

 

[sinnersaint]

[MENTION=8519]ahstpk[/MENTION] thanks bro

 

[kamran saeed]

hi..

anyone travelled to lahore in that private train which had started last year? if so, how is the journey?

also, any idea if the train to faislabad runs ok? like if it gets there on time?


I'm planning to go to Swat in July and have to check the most suitable route and don't want to travel by air to Islamabad and then take Daewoo to Swat, as air-tickets are quite expensive these days.

stop listning to people foolish replies as they are posting their thought about railway that what they listen from others indeed they havent saw train in their life
so come to topic.business train is best for that travel with lot of facilites like 5 star meals provided by marriot wifi, lcd in every cabin cleanliness and everything you want from a nice service
i havent travel in that train but many time travel in business class of pakistan railway.the ones used with business express is china imported and from interior its based on compartments you can say rooms and each compartment is for 6 people the interior is of top quality and when you sit in that coach you wont even feel a single jerk and very rare outside sound .that coach is different from ones made in pakistan.its ac is so kool last time i was travelling in same coach from lhr to rwp and in mid of journy i start feeling cold as compartment was vacant and only me

so all in all if u travel on this train it will be a premium experience for you

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and regarding your question this train doesnt go via faisalabad so no chance of stopping there
the option to go to faisalabad is that you can go on shalimar express millat exp or karakoram express all go via faisalabad but they are not time bound as business express they can be late upto 10 hours also its not sure if u book business class seats then which business class comes with that train as chiness business class is a preimum coach where as pakistan made business class iis not of such quality and it will have lot of jerks and sound while chinese one is jerk free and sound proof
p.s shalimar goes ith ac standard which is cheaper then business class

 

[AbbY]

I've traveled on Pak Business Express and the journey was excellent given the price.

Daewoo is excellent too but the travel time is a lot.