Pakistan Railways Shuttle Service has been inaugurated with new developments to increase regional connectivity in and around Punjab. With the aim to facilitate short-distance travel, the service will run between Lahore, Kasur, and Pakpattan. A full feasibility report has already been shown to authorities.
It has attached a report which contains in-depth financial, technical, and passenger demand analysis to facilitate smooth and efficient project implementation once it gets approved.
This Pakistan Railways Shuttle Service has been introduced to help out traffic along heavy routes and to afford a comfortable and cheap mode of transportation to the commuters, businessman, and students of three major districts of Punjab.
Besides, a new Pakistan Railways Shuttle Service between Rawalpindi and Islamabad has been contemplated. It will have Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains that once linked Margalla stations, and it will have regular daily operation. Full cooperation for safety and coordination with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to complete the route planning has been undertaken by the Interior Ministry.
In January this year, Pakistan Railways introduced a special shuttle train between Multan and Dera Ghazi Khan to enhance local connections. Since April 16, 2025, route number 227Dn / 228Up has been regularly operating between passengers in southern Punjab, markedly enhancing regional mobility and daily commuting ease.
This shuttle service still runs as part of the Pakistan Railways Shuttle Service system. Traveling a 20 km route in roughly 35 minutes, it gives a locally cheap and dependable mode of transportation between Malakwal Junction and Pind Dadan Khan for commuters and laborers.
In the future, the prosperity of these services relies upon secure funding and robust security. When approved, the planned Lahore–Kasur–Pakpattan and Islamabad–Rawalpindi shuttle schemes will further increase regional movement and enable easier rail travel to and from the province for individuals throughout Punjab.
FAQs – Pakistan Railways Shuttle Service
What is the Pakistan Railways Shuttle Service?
Pakistan Railways Shuttle Service is a short railway route that has been introduced to join regional areas and to facilitate cheap travel for ordinary commuters, scholars, and labourers.
What routes are being run currently under shuttle service?
Presently, routes such as Pind Dadan Khan–Malakwal and Dera Ghazi Khan–Multan are in use, transporting passengers to various areas of Punjab.
Will there be any new Pakistan Railways Shuttle Service routes?
Along these, new shuttle services are planned between Lahore–Kasur–Pakpattan and Islamabad–Rawalpindi to further increase the coverage and to avoid traffic jams.
When will the new shuttle routes become operative?
Those new shuttle routes are still being planned and approved. When the feasibility and safety assessments are finished, Pakistan Railways will make the lauch dates oficial.