Karakoram Express

Pakistan Railways
Pakistan
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The Journey

Navigate from Karachi Cantonment to Lahore Junction across a span of 1241km. This is an overnight service.

Scenery Highlights
  • Indus River corridor views
  • Punjab agricultural heartlands
  • Sindh rural villages and date palm groves
  • Faisalabad textile city approach
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    18.5 hours

  • Distance

    1241 km

  • Est. Price

    PKR 4,000–12,200 (Economy to AC Sleeper)

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

Pakistan Railways diesel-electric locomotives (various classes including GM–ALCO derivatives)

Track Gauge

1,676 mm (broad gauge)

Braking Technology

Westinghouse air brakes standard on AC coaches

Route Engineering Challenges

  • 1,241 km single-track operation with passing loops

  • Frequent level crossings on the flat Sindh-Punjab plain

  • Seasonal flooding risk in the Indus Delta region

  • Extreme summer temperatures (up to 45°C) affecting track and equipment

Route

Karachi Cantonment – Lahore Junction

Max Speed

105 km/h (limited by single-track infrastructure)

Track

1,676 mm broad gauge, single track with loops

electrification

None (diesel-hauled throughout)

coaches

Typically 14–18 carriages including AC and non-AC

Notable Incidents 2026

April 1 derailment at Lahore (shunting), March 27 coupling failure near Khanewal

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    18.5 hours

  • Distance

    1241 km

  • Est. Price

    PKR 4,000–12,200 (Economy to AC Sleeper)

Official Booking Provider