Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is actively pursuing a collaboration with China Railway to operate a Light Rail Transit (LRT) system in Islamabad, according to the news published on September 16.
According to the details, CDA officials recently held a meeting with representatives from China Railway in which Chinese officials were briefed on the available railway track from H-8 to Golra. Furthermore, the discussions included the possibility of integrating both LRT routes with the existing metro bus network.
Owing to the fact that LRT systems are known for their high-capacity public transport, CDA officials envision a scenario where the Chinese company lays the tracks and independently operates the LRT system. Their current focus is on two specific LRT routes: one along the Islamabad Expressway and another from the new airport to H-8. Notably, a pre-existing railway track from H-8 to Golra could potentially be used for the LRT, offering cost-effective infrastructure.
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