Pakistan Railways operates one of the largest rail networks in South Asia, with stations spread across all four provinces and Azad Kashmir. The network spans over 11,881 km of track connecting hundreds of cities, towns, and villages. From the bustling Karachi City station in Sindh to Peshawar Cantonment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Railways stations serve as the backbone of inter-city travel for millions of passengers every year.
The six largest and busiest stations on the Pakistan Railways network, serving as key interchange points for long-distance travel.
The busiest station in Pakistan, handling over 150 trains daily. A colonial-era landmark built in 1859, it serves all Karachi-Peshawar mainline trains.
The main southern terminus. Most long-distance trains to Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar start here. Operated round the clock.
The northern hub serving both Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Express trains to Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar pass through.
The main station serving Multan on the Karachi-Lahore mainline. All express and mail trains stop here.
Pakistan's third-largest city and primary station on the Lahore-Faisalabad branch. Served by Fareed Express and Shah Hussain Express.
The northernmost major terminus for trains from Karachi. Khyber Mail and Awam Express terminate here. Under 4km from city centre.
Major interchange points where two or more rail lines meet. Handle the highest traffic with full facilities.
Examples: Lahore Junction, Kotri Junction, Khanewal Junction
Located in military cantonment areas serving major cities. Well-maintained with good passenger facilities.
Examples: Karachi Cantt, Multan Cantt, Peshawar Cantt
Smaller stations serving towns and villages. Only mail and passenger trains stop here. Basic facilities.
Examples: Hundreds of smaller stopping points across Pakistan
Pakistan Railways operates over 500 active stations across the country, from major junction hubs like Lahore Junction and Karachi City to small wayside stations serving rural communities.
Lahore Junction is the busiest station, handling more than 150 train movements daily. Dating to 1859, it's also one of the oldest. Karachi City, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad are also among the busiest.
Yes. Click any station on this page to see its live departure board, arrival times, and all trains serving that station. You can also call Pakistan Railways helpline 117 (free, 24/7) for station-specific information.
Major stations like Lahore Junction, Karachi City, Rawalpindi, and Multan Cantonment have waiting rooms, restaurants, and ticket offices. Smaller stations have basic facilities only. AC waiting rooms are at selected major stations.
Search for your station using the list on this page, then click it to see all trains departing and arriving. You can also book at booking.pakrail.gov.pk by entering your origin and destination station.
Call Pakistan Railways helpline for real-time train status, platform numbers, and delay alerts.
Pakistan's railway station network is the physical backbone of the national rail system, connecting cities, towns, and communities through a web of platforms, tracks, and ticketing facilities. From grand terminus stations at major city centres to modest wayside halts on branch lines, every station plays a role in the wider transport ecosystem.
The 66 stations listed on this page represent every active station in the TrainTrackings database for Pakistan. Each station page shows live departure and arrival boards, a location map, connecting routes, and station facilities.
Station data is sourced from official railway operator publications and updated regularly. If you notice inaccurate station information, the contact page allows you to submit a correction.
The largest stations in Pakistan, typically in city centres, handling high passenger volumes daily. Full facilities: multiple platforms, staffed ticket offices, restaurants, waiting rooms, and taxi ranks.
Where two or more rail lines intersect. Junction stations are crucial interchange points for passengers making connections. Typically mid-sized with good facilities.
Stations on main intercity corridors serving large towns. Express and intercity trains stop here, with full ticketing facilities and waiting areas.
Small stations on branch lines. Only slower regional trains stop here. Facilities are basic — a platform, perhaps a shelter, and sometimes an automated ticket machine.
| Facility | Major Hub | Intercity Stop | Wayside Halt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staffed ticket office | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Automated ticket machines | ✅ | ✅ | Sometimes |
| Waiting room | ✅ | ✅ | Shelter only |
| Toilets | ✅ | ✅ | Sometimes |
| Café / food kiosk | ✅ | Sometimes | ❌ |
| Left-luggage lockers | ✅ | Sometimes | ❌ |
| Accessible facilities | ✅ | Usually | Limited |
| Wi-Fi | Usually | Sometimes | ❌ |
| Taxi rank / ride share | ✅ | Usually | ❌ |