LAHORE: The Punjab government has revealed plans to introduce a tram service in Lahore, set to begin operations in February next year.
Punjab’s Transport Minister, Bilal Akbar, shared that the initial tram trial was a success. As a result, the tram line connecting Thokar to Harbanspura is scheduled to launch in February 2026.
According to Bilal Akbar, each tram will be able to accommodate 270 passengers. The project is estimated to cost $3 million. He also mentioned that officials from Punjab NESPAK and the Punjab Mass Transit Authority recently traveled to China in connection with the project.
The minister added that metro train services are also being planned for Faisalabad and Gujranwala. The Faisalabad metro is expected to serve 300,000 commuters daily, while the Gujranwala metro aims to cater to 140,000 passengers each day.
He further stated that the Faisalabad Metro project is budgeted at $110 million, and the Gujranwala Metro will require $50 million.
Bilal Akbar emphasized that rising pollution from motorcycles and other vehicles in Lahore is a growing concern, and these new tram and metro initiatives are part of the government’s strategy to address environmental issues.
