LAHORE, JUNE 03 (DNA) – Pakistan Railways (PR) has reduced fares by 30 per cent for the first and second day of Eidul Fitr on all classes of all trains.

According to railways press release issued here on Sunday, the decision was taken in a meeting presided over by the CEO of the Railways Aftab Akbar.

“We feel privileged while serving our brothers and sisters and making their journey easy on the happy occasion. The discount is also on advance booking,” remarked Akbar.

Moreover, the railways will also run additional special trains on the eve of Eid for the convenience of the passengers.

The reduced fares will offer some relief to a large number of working people who leave cities to travel to their hometowns to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with loved ones.