Pakistan tests 1st metro train in Lahore under CPEC

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Shahbaz Sharif (2nd R, front), chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab province, inaugurates the test run of the Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) in eastern Pakistan's Lahore, on May 16, 2018. Pakistan on Wednesday made a test run of its first metro train service in Lahore, the capital of the country's eastern Punjab province, from Dera Gujran to Lakshmi Chowk on a 12-km portion of the total 27.1-km route. A total of 27 sets of trains, each comprising five cars, will be used for the service in the OLMT project, a part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). (Xinhua/Sajjad)

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan on Wednesday made a test run of its first metro train service in Lahore, the capital of the country's eastern Punjab province, from Dera Gujran to Lakshmi Chowk on a 12-km portion of the total 27.1-km route.

According to a statement from the Punjab government, Shahbaz Sharif, chief minister of Punjab, inaugurated the test run of the Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT), which has been tested once earlier.

"The OLMT is Pakistan's first mass rapid transit train project launched by the Punjab government. It will prove to be a real game changer for the people of Lahore and Punjab, who will experience a comfortable, secure and economical traveling facility," said the statement.

The test run was free of cost for travelers. The chief minister also took a tour of the train along with Chinese consular general in Lahore and senior officials of the Punjab government.

"The OLMT project will transform people's lives. The project will become the basis of an interaction between different classes of society by creating a sense of equality and ownership in social terms," said the chief minister.

A total of 27 sets of trains, each comprising five cars, will be used for the service in the project, a part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

An energy-saving air-conditioning system suitable for the constant high summer temperature and unstable voltage in Lahore is the main trait of the train, said the officials, adding that the train has heat-resistant bogies, which will increase its durability.

The OLMT is the first of the three rail lines of the proposed Lahore Metro project that is expected to transport half a million people daily. The OLMT, with operating speed of 80 km per hour, is expected to be used by up to 250,000 passengers a day at 26 stations.

Out of the total line, a 25.4-km section is to be elevated, while a 1.72-km section will be underground, and 0.7 km of the track will be laid in the transition zone between elevated and underground sections.

http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-05/17/c_137184341.htm

 

[punit]

CONGRATS.AS As a user i can say that metro helps a lot.

 

[Canuck786]

Many Congratulations to Pakistan for beginning a new era in infrastructure development. This is first of it's kind for Pakistan and thus will open doors for other cities and provinces to follow suite. Let me steal Obama's word here to say, YES WE CAN!

 

[N.Siddiqui]

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[doorstar]

I wish this thread was merged with https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/paki...ilt-under-the-china-pakistan-economic.559133/
both would have looked great merged together as one.

 

[YeBeWarned]

not a bad start , hope there is no corruption in this Metro ..

 

[prashantazazel]

Looks great.

 

[N.Siddiqui]

Detailed video of Lahore Metro Orange Line trial successfully conducted on 26 February 2018.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Great points on delievery no time just before election had it not for Nawaz Sharif blunder it would have been different story

Nawaz Sharif , bad exposed past has ruined any credibility as impressive as this impressive (Loan based project)

 

[Devil Soul]

Nice... after using metros of diff countries.. will be experiences of its own kind using metro of Lahore....

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

This is where, PTI can't beat Shahbaz Sharif. There is no leader like him in their ranks.

 

[Kabira]

Should have been underground.

 

[My-Analogous]

Many Congratulations to Pakistan for beginning a new era in infrastructure development. This is first of it's kind for Pakistan and thus will open doors for other cities and provinces to follow suite. Let me steal Obama's word here to say, YES WE CAN!

Other cities yes, except Karachi. They are treating Karachi as next Bangladesh

 

[Sine Nomine]

Other cities yes, except Karachi. They are treating Karachi as next Bangladesh

18th Amendment

 

[Canuck786]

Other cities yes, except Karachi. They are treating Karachi as next Bangladesh

Yep as MUSTAKSHAF said above, after 18th amendment it is Sindh government responsible for initiation of these projects in Karachi and rest of the Sindh. As I mentioned, Punjab has shown other provinces that it can be done. Now, it is other provincial governments' job. If you want SS to do it then vote accordingly in 2018 elections.