Pakistan Railways plans to enhance the Allama Iqbal Express passenger train with quality dining facilities by September 2024, allowing travelers to enjoy fresh meals during their journey. According to an official from the Ministry of Railways, the upgraded dining car will accommodate around 40 passengers at a time, offering a better environment with enhanced dining amenities.
Pakistan Railways has already successfully introduced premium lounge dining cars on the Bahauddin Zakariya, Tezgam Express, and Khyber Mail trains. The recently added dining facility on the Khyber Mail, which runs between Karachi and Lahore, can seat up to 34 passengers and includes a designated prayer area. Passengers can enjoy a diverse menu with approximately 40 meal options, including traditional Pakistani dishes, Italian cuisine, and fast food items.
Despite limited resources, Pakistan Railways is striving to improve its services. In addition to the modern dining car, efforts are being made to enhance cleanliness and passenger comfort. The air-conditioned dining car offers a beautiful ambiance and functions as a restaurant on wheels, equipped with tandoors, microwave ovens, and other modern kitchen facilities. Passengers who prefer not to dine in the car can have their meals served at their seats by waiters.
