The Punjab government has decided to launch a tram service in Lahore to improve public transportation and beautify the city. The approval was granted during a meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif at the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) headquarters.
The tram route will cover 11 kilometers, with stops every 1 to 1.5 kilometers, passing through key locations such as Liberty, Main Market, Mini Market, and Hali Road. Additionally, MM Alam Road will be made one-way to accommodate the tram route as part of a remodeling and beautification project.
Modern tram designs from Finland and China are under consideration, with the project estimated to cost Rs. 27 billion. A special stop will be included inside Gaddafi Stadium.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, with senior provincial minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, special assistant on political affairs Zeeshan Malik, and other officials, discussed and approved this initiative. The chief minister emphasized the quick completion of the project, although the official launch date will be announced later.
The administration will announce the ticket price for the Lahore tram service after the project is finished.
Additionally, the chief minister approved a plan for a signal-free corridor from Kareem Block to the Motorway, aiming to enhance Lahore’s traffic management.
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