The public finally got a first exclusive look at Pakistan Railways’ VIP saloon coaches, once reserved for the country’s top officials.
Upon first glance, the interiors of these VIP saloons certainly make a statement. The design features plush sofas, wood-panelled walls, and a colour palette that seems to pay homage to a bygone era.
The décor, with its heavy curtains, patterned upholstery, and classic furniture, offers a nostalgic journey, almost as if you’ve stepped into a time capsule from the late 1980s or early 1990s. There’s even a touch of vintage charm in the way the television is mounted, with wires thoughtfully left in plain sight for that authentic retro feel.
Public reaction to the unveiling has been, let’s say, enthusiastic. Many have taken to social media to express their appreciation for the unique aesthetic, noting how the design manages to blend the comfort of a classic drawing room with the practicality of a government office. Some have even suggested that the saloons could double as a set for a period drama, given their commitment to preserving the look and feel of decades past.
The newly available luxury saloons, previously used by the Prime Minister, federal ministers, and senior railway officials, can now be booked by anyone for journeys on major intercity routes such as Karachi-Lahore, Lahore-Karachi, Islamabad-Lahore, and Lahore-Islamabad.
Pakistan Railways’ decision to open these saloons to the public, while keeping fares affordable, reflects a commitment to inclusivity and resourcefulness.
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Not sure if a writer is trying to be sarcastic or actually appreciating the aesthetic sense of them.
This is nothing but a new trick to mint money out of public and then take this money outside in private accounts. Yesterday I came back to Rawalpindi from Karachi by Tezgam in a business class compartment. It was nothing but shambles. Cockroaches, filth, bad smell, leaking washroom sinks, etc etc. The first and foremost is therefore to maintain the existing in a best condition. Cleanliness to be given first priority if they can’t run the trains in time. How many times the top management visits the condition of trains. If this was the condition of business class then one may very well imagine the condition of economy class. Where is the ” cleanliness is half faith”.
Good effort by PR.
But the PR performance will never remain top mlnotch and excellent until in every week at least one top level Govt official travels using PR, it can be PM, CMs and ministers who should take a trop using PR.
Thanks
Great I appreciate but wheels and track
Improve it so V don’t derail
Every other day u have derail s
Why
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