{"id":16810,"date":"2023-05-29T18:16:23","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T13:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/?p=16810"},"modified":"2023-05-29T18:16:23","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T13:16:23","slug":"civic-agency-explores-proposals-of-railway-extension-in-islamabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/civic-agency-explores-proposals-of-railway-extension-in-islamabad\/","title":{"rendered":"Civic Agency Explores Proposals of Railway Extension in Islamabad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The civic agency in Islamabad is currently evaluating a proposal to extend the operation of the railway from Margallah Railway Station to Khayaban-e-Johar Bus Station at 9th Avenue.<\/p>\n<p>The proposal highlights the advantages of the railway as a green mode of transport, emphasizing its cost-effectiveness, capacity to carry more passengers, shorter travel time, and reduced pollution compared to road transport.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, efforts are underway to enhance the operational facilities at Margallah Railway Station and integrate them with road transport.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the process of identifying suitable land for the main bus terminal is in progress.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, Islamabad lacks a proper bus terminal, leading to the establishment of illegal intercity bus stands along IJP Road.\u00a0 These stands not only violate the city&#8217;s master plan but also fail to provide comfort to passengers.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/adb-revives-offer-to-finance-ml-1-railway-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u7a409bc92417f5fef96712504608cd2c\"><style> .u7a409bc92417f5fef96712504608cd2c { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#2C3E50; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #F1C40F!important; text-decoration:none; } .u7a409bc92417f5fef96712504608cd2c:active, .u7a409bc92417f5fef96712504608cd2c:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u7a409bc92417f5fef96712504608cd2c { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u7a409bc92417f5fef96712504608cd2c .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u7a409bc92417f5fef96712504608cd2c .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u7a409bc92417f5fef96712504608cd2c:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">ALSO READ<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">ADB Revives Offer to Finance ML-1 Railway Project<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The construction of Margalla Avenue aims to separate the urban area from the Margalla Hills and provide a bypass route for traffic traveling from the city to Peshawar and the northern areas, connecting with GT Road.<\/p>\n<p>An official stated that discussions are already underway with a Chinese company to evaluate the proposal for developing a modern Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in the federal capital.<\/p>\n<p>The plan includes connecting Margallah Railway Station with the road network to enhance passenger convenience.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, the proposal emphasizes that the LRT project in Islamabad could accommodate 8,000 to 20,000 passengers per hour, with each unit capable of carrying 350-700 passengers at a time.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, other routes have also been identified to connect all areas of Islamabad and <em>with Rawalpindi. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Source: The News<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The civic agency in Islamabad is currently evaluating a proposal to extend the operation of the railway from Margallah Railway Station to Khayaban-e-Johar Bus Station at 9th Avenue. The proposal highlights the advantages of the railway as a green mode of transport, emphasizing its cost-effectiveness, capacity to carry more passengers, shorter travel time, and reduced pollution compared to road transport. 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