Sialkot to Rawalpindi Marka-i-Haq Train Reported to Start 15 October, No Timetable Yet
A Sialkot to Rawalpindi passenger train called Marka-i-Haq is reported to start on 15 October 2026. No timetable or fare is published yet. See how to check it.
Short answer: A new Sialkot to Rawalpindi passenger train, called Marka-i-Haq, is reported to start on 15 October 2026. We could not find a timetable, fare or stop list for it on Pakistan Railways' own pages on 12 October, so treat the start date as announced, not confirmed. Check the booking site on the day before you plan a trip.
The Sialkot passenger service on this line closed in 1985. Forty-one years later, the reported plan is to bring a local train back. For anyone who travels between Sialkot and the Potohar region by road, a rail option would be a real change.
The start date is three days away. This article separates what is reported from what is on an official page, so you do not plan a trip around a train that has no published timings yet.
The reported plan starts the train on 15 October
Reports say the Prime Minister directed the new service and the Federal Minister for Railways told railway officers to complete arrangements. The same reports date the announcement to 23 August 2026 and say other suspended trains will be restored in phases.
We have not read this on a government page. The Pakistan Railways press release page we opened on 12 October showed one release, dated 7 July 2026. Its public notices page showed items up to 7 October, and the ones we could read were tenders and procurement plans. None named the new train.
So the start date rests on reports. We say "reported" for that reason. If Pakistan Railways posts a notice, its date and wording will replace what is written here.
What is known and what is still missing
Only the name, the two end points and the start date have been reported. The timetable, the fare, the stops and the class of coaches have not been published anywhere we could read.
| Item | Status on 12 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Marka-i-Haq passenger, reported |
| Route | Sialkot to Rawalpindi, reported |
| Start date | 15 October 2026, reported |
| Timetable and stops | Not published where we looked |
| Fare | Not published where we looked |
| Booking on the app or site | Not confirmed |
How to check whether the train has been listed
Open the Pakistan Railways booking site, go to Train Timings, and search with Sialkot Jn. as the starting station. Station names such as Sialkot Jn. and Rawalpindi appear in that list. If a Marka-i-Haq train exists in the system, it will show there with its times.
- Open pakrailways.gov.pk and tap Train Timings.
- Choose Sialkot Jn. as the departure station and Rawalpindi as the destination.
- Pick the travel date, 15 October or later.
- Read the departure and arrival times, and the stops if shown.
- Open Tickets to see whether seats can be booked for that train.
- If nothing shows, read the Pakistan Railways press release and public notices pages.
Our guide on how to check Pakistan Railways train timings explains the same tool with other examples.
Do not pay anyone for a seat before it is listed
Do not pay an agent, a social media page or a wallet number for a seat on a train that has no published booking. Real tickets come from the Pakistan Railways booking site, its app, or a railway booking counter.
A new train is exactly the kind of story that attracts fake booking pages. Look at the address before you enter card details. If you paid the wrong person, our guide on complaining to Pakistan Railways lists the official complaint routes.
Once fares appear, the ticket rules are the usual ones. Our guide on Pakistan Railways ticket rules covers booking 90 days ahead, breaking a journey and upgrades. Luggage limits are in the Pakistan Railways luggage allowance guide.
Why a passenger train on this line matters to travellers
A local passenger train usually stops at many small stations and costs less than an express. If this service follows that pattern, it would help short trips between towns along the line more than long ones. That is a guess, because the stops are unpublished.
Today, travellers between Sialkot and Lahore have the M-11 motorway, and our page on M-11 toll rates shows what that road costs. A train would be a separate option toward Rawalpindi, not a replacement for the road.
Common questions
When does the Marka-i-Haq train start?
It is reported to start on 15 October 2026. We could not confirm that on a Pakistan Railways page, so check the booking site on the day.
What is the fare for the Sialkot to Rawalpindi train?
No fare has been published where we looked. Do not rely on any number you see in a message or a post until it appears on the booking site.
Which stations will the train stop at?
The stop list has not been published. Pakistan Railways has not named intermediate stations in anything we could read.
Can I book a ticket now?
Check the Tickets section of the booking site. We could not confirm that seats were on sale on 12 October 2026.
Was there a Sialkot passenger train before?
Yes. Reports say the Sialkot passenger service on this section closed in 1985. That is the history behind the new plan.
Where do I complain if a booking goes wrong?
Use the railways complaint routes in our guide, including the helplines named there, and keep your ticket number and payment receipt.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
We opened the Pakistan Railways website, its press release page, its public notices page and its train timings list on 12 October 2026. We did not find a notice for this train, a timetable or a fare. The start date and the 1985 closure are reported, and we have no official page for them. Check Pakistan Railways train timings for the latest.
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Ali Akhtar is a young and curious voice here at Pakistan Era. He is currently pursuing his A-Levels and has a growing interest in Pakistan’s changing industrial landscape and educational trends. Ali likes to write in a way that helps him explain and explore the world around him. His writing reflects the perspective of the new generation navigating the evolving trends of Pakistan where technology, youth innovation, and shifting opportunities are reshaping the country’s future.
