PR increases freight charges by 3pc

3% increase in the freight charges has been announced in the wake of increase in diesel prices, according to PR notification

By Our Correspondent
July 03, 2024
A representational image of a train. — AFP/File

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways (PR) has announced increase in freight charges of all goods’ trains by 3 percent.

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The 3pc increase in the freight charges has been announced in the wake of increase in diesel prices, according to PR notification.

However, the 3% hike in freight rates would not be applicable to steel coils, petroleum products, line haul cost, line management cost, shunting charges, demurrage and destination charges.

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