Tezgam
Pakistani passenger train
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Tezgam Express (Urdu: تیز گام ) is a daily express train service between Karachi and Rawalpindi in Pakistan. Tezgam means "fast runner". It is one of the oldest and popular trains of Pakistan. It was started in 1950s between Karachi and Peshawar. Later[when?] its route was shortened[why?] to Karachi and Rawalpindi.[1]
Service typeExpress
Current operatorPakistan Railways
Websitewww.pakrail.gov.pk
TerminiKarachi Cantt
Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Current operator | Pakistan Railways | ||||
| Website | www | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Karachi Cantt Rawalpindi | ||||
| Stops | 26 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,552 kilometres (964 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 26 hours and 30 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train numbers | 7 UP (Karachi-Rawalpindi) 8 DN (Rawalpindi-Karachi) | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Classes | Economy Class AC Standard AC Business AC Sleeper | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Available | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Available | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge | ||||
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Tezgam has Economy Class, AC Standard, AC Business and AC Sleeper accommodations. It covers 1,548 kilometres (962 mi) distance from Karachi to Rawalpindi in 26 hours and 40 minutes.[2]
Route
Karachi to Rawalpindi via Hyderabad Junction, Rohri Junction, Bahawalpur, Multan, Lahore Junction and Lala Musa Junction
