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Islamabad Express (Urdu: اسلام آباد ایکسپریس) is a passenger train operated daily by Pakistan Railways between Lahore and Islamabad.[1] The trip takes approximately 4 hours, 15 minutes to cover a published distance of 290 kilometres (180 mi), traveling along a stretch of the Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line. The train named after the capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad.

Islamabad Express

Overview
Service type	Inter-city rail
First service	2004
Current operator(s)	Pakistan Railways
Route
Termini	Lahore Junction Islamabad
Stops	2
Distance travelled	290 kilometres (180 mi)
Average journey time	4 hours, 15 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	147UP (Lahore→Islamabad) 148DN (Islamabad→Lahore)
On-board services
Class(es)	AC Parlour AC Lower Economy
Sleeping arrangements	Available
Catering facilities	Available
Technical
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Track owner(s)	Pakistan Railways

History

The train began service on 8 September 2004 with Chinese rakes.[2]

Route

• Lahore Junction–Golra Sharif Junction via Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line
• Golra Sharif Junction–Islamabad via Islamabad Rail Link

Halts

• Lahore Junction
• Chaklala
• Rawalpindi
• Islamabad[3]

Equipment

The train has AC Parlour, AC Lower and economy accommodations.

References

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