Children under 3 years of age travel free. Children aged 3-11 years pay half fare. A discount of 25 per cent is offered to individuals and groups, and 50 per cent for students. Vehicles owned by foreign tourists or hired locally are also eligible for a 25 per cent discount in freight charges when transported by rail. Details are available from railway offices in Pakistan.
Traffic drives on the left.
The highway network between cities is well-maintained. Advance booking is advised. Most hotels can book cars for guests. Extensive bus and minibus services operate in Lahore, Karachi and other towns, although services can be crowded. Reasonably priced and widely available, they are by far the most efficient means of urban travel.