What classes are there on Pakistan Railways trains?
Pakistan Railways lists five classes: AC Sleeper (ACSL), AC Parlour Car (PC), AC Business (ACLZ), AC Standard (ACL) and Economy (EC). Not every train has all five; the fare table shows which classes each train group is priced for.
Updated 4 Nov 2026
Same trip, different class
Fares for a 496–500 km trip on Khyber Mail, Millat, Awam, Bahauddin Zakria and the other trains in that group, from the official table in force from 20 Apr 2025:
| Class (code) | Fare, 496–500 km |
|---|---|
| AC Sleeper (ACSL) | Rs 5,800 |
| AC Business (ACLZ) | Rs 3,550 |
| AC Parlour (PC) | Rs 3,200 |
| AC Standard (ACL) | Rs 2,750 |
| Economy (EC) | Rs 1,650 |
Choosing a class
- Economy is the cheapest by far; on long overnight trips an Economy berth costs a small surcharge (Rs 50 up to 500 km, Rs 100 beyond).
- AC Standard is the cheapest air-conditioned seat.
- AC Business and AC Sleeper have berths for overnight travel; AC Sleeper costs the most.
- Classes on a specific train vary: RABTA shows the classes and seats available when you search.
Questions
What is ACLZ in Pakistan Railways?
ACLZ is the code for AC Business class.
What is the difference between AC Standard and AC Business?
Both are air-conditioned. AC Business costs more; for a 496–500 km trip in the main fare group it is Rs 3,550 against Rs 2,750 for AC Standard in the official table.