Pakistan Railways' Financial Crisis Threatens Eid Travel; Special Trains Unlikely

• Pakistan Railways faces a deepening financial crisis, jeopardizing traditional Eidul Fitr special trains this year.
• No schedule or booking for special Eid trains has been issued, despite the holiday approaching rapidly.
• Previous years saw special trains and discounted tickets to manage passenger surge; preparations are missing this year.
• A proposal to attach extra coaches to regular trains on major routes was rejected due to equipment shortages.
• A final decision on Eid special trains and extra coaches is expected on March 16.