A high-level meeting was held in Islamabad to review progress on launching a modern and fast train service between Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The meeting was chaired by Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, following directions from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
The meeting, convened at CDA Headquarters, focused on finalizing the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CDA and Pakistan Railways. Senior officials from both institutions participated in detailed discussions regarding the agreement, which will soon be formally signed. The project aims to establish a state-of-the-art train service to connect the twin cities efficiently.
During the discussions, the participants reviewed the proposed route, layout plan, business model, and the adoption of environmentally friendly technologies for the train project. The initiative is expected to be a landmark step in modernizing the transport infrastructure of the federal capital region.
Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa stated that the project will significantly ease traffic congestion across Islamabad and Rawalpindi. He added that the train service will be linked with feeder electric bus services to ensure easy access for citizens to key locations within Islamabad. The Chairman emphasized that the project will provide residents with safe, affordable, and comfortable travel options.
Muhammad Ali Randhawa further noted that the train service will be a major gift for the people of the twin cities. He stressed that international standards and best practices will guide the execution of the project, ensuring it delivers advanced transport facilities. He added that beyond improving mobility, the project will also contribute to the overall development and modernization of Islamabad.
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Just reading out sounds absurd. High speed train between isl and rwp . 😆
What’s next . A high speed train from my bathroom to my bedroom ?
Is pakistan is only islamabad pending and lahore . Pl for God Sac do it for Karachi to Hyderabad. . Hyderabad to Sukkur . Sukkur to multan .
you are right, what we can expect from this puppet government 😂
Why the shit ? Wasting money of the the nation!
Sir.mere khyal m train rawat say chalen Jo expressway say hote hoe Serena Hotel foreign office ihc pm sectt supreme Court and pak sectt tak route chalaen.maze m bhe margalla say via karachi company buses chalee gaeen Jo sub khurid buurid hogia tha.pasa vest na karen.
No money for health,education, industry, export oriented businesses, IT but plenty of money for stupid show offs
Rather then going for such stupid projects and wasting tax payers money government should concentrate on making DAMS
مکرمی و محترمی اسلام علیکم و رحمتہ اللہ و برکاتہ۔ گزارش ہے کہ تقریبا 10 کلو میٹر کے فاصلے کے لئے اتنا بڑا خرچہ کیا جا رہا ہے تاہم اگر یہ گوجرخاں، مندرہ یا کم از کم سہالہ ریلوے اسٹیشن سے شروع کر دیں تو کثیر تعداد میں لوگ اس جدید ترین سہولت سے فائدہ اٹھا سکتے ہیں۔ بہت بہت شکریہ
There already is a functional metro bus service between Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Instead of such cheap gimmicks there should be local train from Gujar Khan to Rawalpindi/Islamabad and from Hassanabdal to Islamabad Rawalpindi.
Health facilities are not enough in both cities atleast five more general hospitals should be there, but there is no planning in this field.
Please think about Health facilities.