Azadi Train gets warm welcome in Lahore
A large number of people were present at the Lahore Railway Station to welcome the Azadi Train.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Pakistan Railways Special Azadi Train which started a 15-day long countrywide tour from Margalla Station, Islamabad on August 12 reached Lahore on Tuesday.
A large number of people were present at the Lahore Railway Station to welcome the Azadi Train.
Azadi Train has been prepared by Pakistan Railways at Carriage Factory Islamabad and consists of six floats and five galleries. The main objectives for running the Azadi Train were to highlight the aspects of Freedom Movement, sacrifices of Armed Forces for the defence of the country, besides culture and heritage of all the regions.
Azadi Train would cover about 4,000 kilometres long journey in 15 days which started from Margalla Station, Islamabad on August 12 would be culminated at Karachi on August 25.
After a two-night stay in Lahore, the train will leave for Multan via Raiwind and after staying for a night or two at various stations including Khanewal and Sukkur will culminate its journey on August 25.