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.

Musa Pak Express
Overview
Service typeExpress rail
First service1986
Current operator(s)Pakistan Railways
Route
TerminiMultan Cantonment
Lahore Junction
Distance travelled312 kilometres (194 mi)
Average journey time5 hours, 10 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)115UP (Multan→Lahore)
116DN (Lahore→Multan)
On-board services
Class(es)Economy Class
AC Standard
AC Business
Parlour Car
Sleeping arrangementsAvailable
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Track owner(s)Pakistan Railways

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Equipment

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

References

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  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.