Underground metro train program initiative has been declared by the Punjab government under the current CM Punjab Marham Nawaz.
The project is being driven by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz as Metro New Project.
The initiative seeks to enhance the public transportation network of Lahore. It will offer a modern, fast, and dependable means of travel.
Project Outline
Named the Blue Line Metro, the underground metro train initiative sequentially. This Metro new project is intended to be totally underground.
The initiative will address major domains in Lahore. Traffic jams should be greatly alleviated.
The metro will run a modern rail system.
Route and Area of Underground Metro Train
The Blue Line Metro covers 27 kilometers. Valencia Town will be linked to Babu Sabu Chowk.
Among the big ones along the route are Johar Town and Faisal Town.
More covered zones are Gulberg Main Boulevard, Garden Town, and Kalma Chowk.
The railway passes as well on Jail Road and Ferozepur Road. Allama Iqbal Town will be part the network as well.
The road guarantes access to businesses and residential zones. The metro hopes for more than 250,000 daily riders.
Construction Schedule and Timeline
The three years required will be finished by the Punjab government’s project. Efficiency will be achieved by means of advanced construction methods.
For excavation, tunnel boring devices will be engaged.
One would anticipate to dig six meters each day. Engineers will be very safety conscious during erection.
The initiative will adhere with global norms for subterranean subway networks.
Anticipated cost and Funding sources
The project’s expected price is over Rs600 billion. Feasibility studies will decide the ultimate price.
Several different overseas financial organizations have expressed interest in financing.
Those considering investing are businesses from France, Japan, and China.
Several financing methods are under investigation by the government. One could also look at privatepublic partnerships.
Project Investigations
Earlier studies of transportation indicated underground metro development. In 2016, a research by Japan’s JICA and Turkey’s Osmani agency was undertaken.
Originally it suggested an underground route of 12 kilometers. This plan was, however, changed by a transport study done in 2024.
The revised research advised a metro running entirely below ground. The Punjab Transport Department accepted the results.
Government’s Dedication to Modern Transportation
The project was said to be part of the mass transit scheme for Lahore by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
She has told authorities to speed up preparations. The government intends to give urban mobility of world class.
Effective provision of public transportation is a primary focus. The project fits with more general aims of growth.
Lahore’s transportation will be revolutionized by the subterranean subway.
It guarantees more expedient, safer, and more comfortable travel. The initiative will help greatly alleviate street traffic.
It also help sustainable urban growth. The future of modern public transportation is Lahore headed.
