Pakistan’s fastest train Karakoram Express runs at a top speed of…, no match for India’s Rajdhani, Tejas Express, Vande Bharat, Shatabdi

The Karakoram Express is the fastest train in Pakistan, with a top speed of 105 kilometers per hour (kmph). It runs between Karachi and Lahore.

Written by: Victor Dasgupta Edited by: Victor Dasgupta

Updated: February 25, 2025, 7:08 PM IST

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New Delhi: India and Pakistan are two countries that gained independence just a day apart. The financial condition of both conditions was almost similar during the time of independence. However, over time, India improved its situation and is now on the brink of becoming the world’s third-largest economy, while its neighboring country continues to rely on the support of China and the IMF. The British introduced the railway system in India, which has now grown into one of the largest rail networks in the world. India has several trains that run at high speeds. Today, we are comparing the fastest trains of India and Pakistan. Is Pakistan’s fastest train faster than Vande Bharat? Let’s find out the inside story.

The Karakoram Express is the fastest train in Pakistan, with a top speed of 105 kilometers per hour (kmph). It runs between Karachi and Lahore.

Features of the Karakoram Express

• It was inaugurated on August 14, 2002
• It has 13 economy carriages, 4 air-conditioned business carriages, 1 power van, and 1 luggage van
• It covers a distance of 1241 kilometers in 17 hours and 45 minutes

Other trains in Pakistan

Super Express

This train ran between Karachi and Lahore in the 1970s. It was suspended in 2012 due to lack of locomotives.

Tezgam

This train runs between Lahore and Multan. It’s a popular express train service operated by Pakistan Railways.

Khyber Mail

This train runs between Karachi and Peshawar. It’s considered the most famous train in Pakistan.

The Mighty Vande Bharat: Features and Prices

• A total of 102 Vande Bharat train services (51 trains) connect different states in India
• Vande Bharat Express runs on a Broad Gauge (B.G.) electrified network.
• The Vande Bharat Express can reach speeds of up to 180 kilometers per hour (kmph). It has a top speed of 180 kmph and an operational speed of 160 kmph.
• ‘Vande Bharat’ has Reclining ergonomic seats and rotating seats in Executive Class CCTV in all coaches
  Vande Bharat has mobile charging socket for every seat, Automatic plug doors Pantry with provision for hot case, water cooler, deep freezer and hot water boiler.
• Emergency openable windows and fire extinguishers in each coach, Emergency alarm push button and talk back units on all coaches
• Driver-Guard communication with voice recording facility and crash hardened memory Coach Condition Monitoring System (CCMS) display with remote monitoring.
• An AC chair car ticket of Vande Bharat Express costs Rs 1,565 while an Executive Class chair car costs Rs 2,825.