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Great video. Thanks for the share.

Damn we Karachities need such project on emergency basis.
That one is old even the one I am posting is old but newer than the one already posted here.

The whole plan to be executed - A beauty!

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Green line already completed; Orange line to be completed soon!
 
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Locomotives imported from China to drag the Metro Train in case of breakdown or emergency Lahore Orange Line Metro Train Project



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LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to install international standard information signs at Lahore Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) stations.

OLMT Steering Committee Chairman Khawaja Ahmad Hassan said that the government has already received proposal from different vendors for installation of these signs that would be similar to the signs installed at Dubai metro stations. He added that installation of electrical and mechanical equipment or machinery was being installed at all completed metro train stations between Dera Gujjran and Chaburji.

However, development work of the underground central station near the General Post Office cannot be initiated owing to stay orders by the court, while construction of another underground station near Old Anarkali is in its final phase, he maintained.

While inspecting development works of the OLMT projects on GT Road on Saturday, Hassaan told the media that 87% of development works were completed on Package-1 (from Dera Gujjran to Chauburji). As soon as the court gives go ahead development works on remaining section will also be completed on fast track, he added.

PMA General Manager Syed Azis Shah, NESPAK General Manager Salman Hafeez, Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning Agency (TEPA) Chief Engineer Sai fur Rehman and Chinese contractors CR-NORINCO were also present on the occasion.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 12th, 2017.

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Two more Train sets for Lahore Orange Line Metro reach Lahore

LAHORE: Two more train sets for Lahore Orange Line Metro Train (LOLMT), comprising of 10 cars, reached Lahore on Wednesday and another two were on their way to Karachi port, while four more sets have been transported to Shanghai’s port in China to be dispatched to Pakistan soon.

Advisor to the Punjab Chief Minister and LOMTP Steering Committee Chairman Khawaja Ahmad Hassan revealed this while chairing the weekly progress review meeting.

It is important to mention here that a total of 27 train sets were being imported from China for the LOLMT project.

The meeting was informed that civil work on all the available area along package-I, starting from Dera Gujjran and ending at Chauburji, had been completed. However, work still needed to be resumed in areas where it had been stopped on court orders. About one fourth of the work for track laying along package-I, as well as the depot, had also been completed, while more than 80 per cent of the work had been completed on 12 out of the 13 stations under the package.

The meeting was further informed that more than 77 per cent of the civil work, besides 29 per cent electrical and mechanical work on Lahore Orange Line Metro Train Project, had so far been completed, which included construction of a bridge on Lahore Ring Road where a track was being presently laid.

National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) General Manager Salman Hafeez informed the meeting that progress on package-I from Dera Gujjran, GT Road to Chouburji was 87.2 per cent, while progress on package-II from Chouburji to Ali Town stood 60.3 per cent. Furthermore, progress on depot near Dera Gujran stood at 82.1 per cent, while progress on construction activities near Ali Town was 80 per cent.

Construction of a 185 metres long bridge on the railway tracks near parachute colony was now in its final stages, which was expected to be completed by the end of this month. Diesel powered locomotives have also been imported from China to be used in case of emergency and for pulling trains to the depot in case of any breakdown. These locomotives have been parked in the depot at Dera Gujjran, the meeting was told.

Moreover, the meeting was informed that the pace of work on package –II had increased. So far, 588 out of the 806 U-Tub girders, required for construction of viaduct, had been cast while 453 of these structures have been launched. More than 92 per cent of the work for launching transoms for supporting U-Tub girders had also been completed. Restoration of roads was also being carried out in this package and at present 60 per cent roads have been rehabilitated.
 
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Anarkali Station

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Ramp (end of underground section)

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Mass transit: OLMT enters completion phase

Published: November 30, 2017

LAHORE:
Lahore Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) project has entered its completion phase. All 26 train stations have been completed as per international standards, including facilities for citizens with special needs.

Speaking to participants of the project’s weekly progress review meeting on Wednesday, the OLMT Steering Committee Chairman Khawaja Ahmad Hassaan highlighted that all metro train stations will be accessible by the elderly and citizens with special needs as dedicated facilities were being built for wheelchairs.

Meeting participants were informed that over 86% civil and 67% electrical and mechanical works have been completed at Islam Park station which was being built as a model. He said that once this model station was completed, the same design and material would be replicated at all remaining stations. Development works were being executed on a rapid pace, except sites where the court had given stay orders, he added.

The meeting observed that the project had already been delayed owing to stay orders. The court judgment in metro train case was reserved by the court for seven months. Project contractors, including Chinese and locals, expressed their worries over the long delay.

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in a recent public address, expressed his concerns over reserving the verdict. He appealed to the court of law to announce its verdict on the fate of multi-billion rupee project and assured that his government would accept the decision, come what may.

Meeting participants were informed that the pace of development works had been increased on package-2 (from Chaburji to Ali Town). As many as 645 out of total 806 u-tub girders required for construction of elevated viaduct for train at this section have been precast, while 505 of such structures have so far been put into their places.

National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) General Manager Salman Hafeez told the meeting participants that 77.8% of the civil works were completed, besides 30% electrical and mechanical work. Progress on package-I (from Dera Gujjaran, Grand Trunk Road to Chaburji) was 87.3%, on package-2 it was 62%, on package -3 (depot near Dera Gujjaran) was 82.3% and on package-4 (stabling yard near Ali Town) 81.4%.

The meeting was attended by MPA Chaudhry Shabaz Ahmad, LDA Chief Engineer Asrar Saeed Khan, Punjab Mass transit Authority Manager Operations Sayed Ozair Shah, Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning Agency (TEPA) Chief Engineer Saif-ur-Rehman and senior officials of LESCO, WASA, PTCL, Sui gas, traffic police, Pakistan Railways, Rescue 1122 and Civil Defence. Representatives of Chinese contracting companies, CR-NORINCO and local contractors were also present in the meeting.

The 27-kilometer Orange Line Metro Train Project is estimated to cost over $1.65 billion (Rs165 billion) and is funded through a soft loan by China’s Exim Banks. Project documents highlighted around $1 billion will be directly transferred to Chinese contractors, CR-NORINCO, for procurement of the rolling stock while the remaining amount will be transferred to Pakistan for construction of track and provision of allied infrastructure.

The project was part of the city metro network and when completed. It will connect Raiwind, Multan Road, Mcleod Road, Lahore Junction Railway Station and the Grand Trunk Road. It will be the first line of Lahore Metro, which would be country’s first mass rapid transit train system.
 
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Mass transit: OLMT enters completion phase

Published: November 30, 2017

LAHORE:
Lahore Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) project has entered its completion phase. All 26 train stations have been completed as per international standards, including facilities for citizens with special needs.

Speaking to participants of the project’s weekly progress review meeting on Wednesday, the OLMT Steering Committee Chairman Khawaja Ahmad Hassaan highlighted that all metro train stations will be accessible by the elderly and citizens with special needs as dedicated facilities were being built for wheelchairs.

Meeting participants were informed that over 86% civil and 67% electrical and mechanical works have been completed at Islam Park station which was being built as a model. He said that once this model station was completed, the same design and material would be replicated at all remaining stations. Development works were being executed on a rapid pace, except sites where the court had given stay orders, he added.

The meeting observed that the project had already been delayed owing to stay orders. The court judgment in metro train case was reserved by the court for seven months. Project contractors, including Chinese and locals, expressed their worries over the long delay.

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in a recent public address, expressed his concerns over reserving the verdict. He appealed to the court of law to announce its verdict on the fate of multi-billion rupee project and assured that his government would accept the decision, come what may.

Meeting participants were informed that the pace of development works had been increased on package-2 (from Chaburji to Ali Town). As many as 645 out of total 806 u-tub girders required for construction of elevated viaduct for train at this section have been precast, while 505 of such structures have so far been put into their places.

National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) General Manager Salman Hafeez told the meeting participants that 77.8% of the civil works were completed, besides 30% electrical and mechanical work. Progress on package-I (from Dera Gujjaran, Grand Trunk Road to Chaburji) was 87.3%, on package-2 it was 62%, on package -3 (depot near Dera Gujjaran) was 82.3% and on package-4 (stabling yard near Ali Town) 81.4%.

The meeting was attended by MPA Chaudhry Shabaz Ahmad, LDA Chief Engineer Asrar Saeed Khan, Punjab Mass transit Authority Manager Operations Sayed Ozair Shah, Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning Agency (TEPA) Chief Engineer Saif-ur-Rehman and senior officials of LESCO, WASA, PTCL, Sui gas, traffic police, Pakistan Railways, Rescue 1122 and Civil Defence. Representatives of Chinese contracting companies, CR-NORINCO and local contractors were also present in the meeting.

The 27-kilometer Orange Line Metro Train Project is estimated to cost over $1.65 billion (Rs165 billion) and is funded through a soft loan by China’s Exim Banks. Project documents highlighted around $1 billion will be directly transferred to Chinese contractors, CR-NORINCO, for procurement of the rolling stock while the remaining amount will be transferred to Pakistan for construction of track and provision of allied infrastructure.

The project was part of the city metro network and when completed. It will connect Raiwind, Multan Road, Mcleod Road, Lahore Junction Railway Station and the Grand Trunk Road. It will be the first line of Lahore Metro, which would be country’s first mass rapid transit train system.
What about LHC stay order? When they gonna release judgment? My friend is working on this project and everyone is frustrated on court. They announce the verdict and can resume the wirk
 
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What about LHC stay order? When they gonna release judgment? My friend is working on this project and everyone is frustrated on court. They announce the verdict and can resume the wirk

Only in Pakistan, can the projects of national importance and public welfare can be sent to court and the court can halt such a critical public welfare project!! If this was the US or any other modern country, the court would've refused to even listen to this case due to the significant benefits it would bring to the pubic welfare system. Not sure when Pakistanis would realize that national progress, is very different from national politics and should be kept aside. The progress and projects for common man must continue to benefit the average citizens. If one suspects wrong doing or corruption, you take that issue to the court for investigation but you don't stop the project.
 
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That's a great project for mass transit...I hope every major city in our country gets projects like that as public transport is shamefully dismal in most of the cities...
 
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Only in Pakistan, can the projects of national importance and public welfare can be sent to court and the court can halt such a critical public welfare project!! If this was the US or any other modern country, the court would've refused to even listen to this case due to the significant benefits it would bring to the pubic welfare system. Not sure when Pakistanis would realize that national progress, is very different from national politics and should be kept aside. The progress and projects for common man must continue to benefit the average citizens. If one suspects wrong doing or corruption, you take that issue to the court for investigation but you don't stop the project.


Not only in pakistan...

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Only in Pakistan, can the projects of national importance and public welfare can be sent to court and the court can halt such a critical public welfare project!! If this was the US or any other modern country, the court would've refused to even listen to this case due to the significant benefits it would bring to the pubic welfare system. Not sure when Pakistanis would realize that national progress, is very different from national politics and should be kept aside. The progress and projects for common man must continue to benefit the average citizens. If one suspects wrong doing or corruption, you take that issue to the court for investigation but you don't stop the project.
Believe me ppl still urgue siting in germany that in Pakistan we don’t need Mass transit sysem just because of enemity with govt. but they defend peshawar metro. For me these projects are criticial whether it be in peshawar or lahore
 
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