Lahore Tram Service Approved: Check Routes and Launch Date

LAHORE: In an effort to improve mass transportation infrastructure, the Punjab government has approved the inauguration of a tram service in Lahore.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif approved the project during a recent visit to the Lahore Development Authority’s (LDA) headquarters.

Lahore Tram Service Details:

Ticket Prices: The ticket prices will be revealed post-launch.

Project Initiation: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has begun work on the project.
Route Length: The tram route will cover 11 kilometers.
Number of Stops: There will be ten stops, spaced approximately 1 kilometer apart.
Design Inspiration: The LDA is inspired by current tram models in Finland and China.
Projected Cost: The project is estimated to cost Rs27 billion.

Route Highlights:

Main Boulevard from Kalma Chowk
Liberty
Main Market
Mini Market
Hali Road

Road Modifications:

MM Alam Road will be turned into a one-way street to accommodate the tram route.
The re-modeling and beautification project has been approved by the chief minister.
Special Stop: A stop within Gaddafi Stadium will make the tram service convenient for sports enthusiasts and event-goers.

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