The Punjab government has announced plans to launch a bullet train project connecting Lahore and Rawalpindi, with the journey expected to take approximately 2.5 hours. Although the exact route to Islamabad isn’t specified, the initial project focuses on the Lahore-Rawalpindi corridor, which can later be extended.
Project Details:
- Route: Lahore to Rawalpindi (potential extension to Islamabad)
- Travel Time: Approximately 2.5 hours
- Collaboration: Pakistan Railways will work with the Punjab government on this project, exploring public-private partnership models
- Lead: Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb will oversee the collaboration and implementation
Future Plans:
- Additional Routes: Potential high-speed train routes include:
- Lahore to Shahdara and Narowal
- Lahore to Raiwind, Kasur, Pakpattan, and Lodhran
- Sheikhupura Fort to Jaranwala and Shorkot
- Shorkot to Jhang and Sargodha
- Lala Musa to Sargodha via Mandi Bahauddin and Malakwal
- Faisalabad to Chak Jhumra and Shaheenabad
- Lahore to Shahdara and Narowal
This project aims to modernize Punjab’s rail infrastructure, promote economic development, and enhance regional integration.
