Musa Pak Express

Musa Pak Express

Overview
Service type	Express rail
First service	1986
Current operator	Pakistan Railways
Route
Termini	Multan Cantonment Lahore Junction
Stops	08
Distance travelled	312 kilometres (194 mi)
Average journey time	5 hours, 10 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train numbers	115UP (Multan→Lahore) 116DN (Lahore→Multan)
On-board services
Classes	Economy Class AC Standard AC Business Parlour Car
Sleeping arrangements	Available
Technical
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Track owner	Pakistan Railways

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 5 hours and 10 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] It is one of the best trains to travel between Lahore and Multan due to its low fares and good quality.

Route

• Multan Cantonment–Lahore Junction via Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line

Station stops

• Multan Cantonment
• Khanewal Junction
• Mian Channun
• Chichawatni
• Sahiwal
• Okara
• Pattoki
• Raiwind Junction
• Kot Lakhpat
• Lahore Junction

Equipment

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

References

1. IRFCA: Pakistan Railway Train Names Author: Owais Mughal, Retrieved on 1 July 2013
2. "IRFCA: Pakistan Railway Train Names". Owais Mughal. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
3. "Musa Pak Express a non-stop train - Newspaper". Dawn.Com. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
4. Web Desk. "Pakistan Railways to restore Musa Pak, Mehran Express trains - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
5. "Railway extends route of Musa Pak Express train for summer season". Radio.gov.pk. 2 May 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2017.