{"id":107355,"date":"2022-12-03T04:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-03T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=107355"},"modified":"2023-01-03T11:08:38","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T11:08:38","slug":"progress-red-line-brt-karachi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/progress-red-line-brt-karachi.html","title":{"rendered":"Red Line BRT, Karachi [Updated: January 2023]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the major projects to improve public transport in Karachi is the Red Line BRT. It\u2019s a part of TransKarachi (aka Karachi Breeze), which is an expansive mass transit system with multiple bus lines. Green Line and Orange Line buses have already started public service in 2022. Expediting construction work, the provincial government has now set its eyes on the launch of the Red Line project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, let\u2019s learn more about the projected route, completion date, and construction status of the Red Line bus service in Karachi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Line Metrobus \u2014 Key Facts to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Starting Point<\/strong><\/td>Malir Halt, Model Colony<\/td><\/tr>
Ending Point<\/strong><\/td>Merewether Clock Tower Near II Chundrigar Road<\/td><\/tr>
Total Route Length<\/strong><\/td>26 kilometre<\/td><\/tr>
Number of Stations<\/strong><\/td>24<\/td><\/tr>
Key Landmarks on the Route<\/strong><\/td>Model Colony, Safoora Chowrangi, King Cottages, Met Office, NED University, Safari Park, Nipa Chowrangi, Federal Urdu University, Masjid Baitul Mukarram, Civic Centre, Askari Park, Dawood UniversitySociety Office, Numaish Chowrangi, Old City Area<\/td><\/tr>
Number of Buses in the Fleet<\/strong><\/td>250 Low-emission Buses<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
The aforementioned list of landmarks is according to the Red Line Karachi route map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

More About the Upcoming Red Line Bus Route in Karachi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the official details, the Red Line Metrobus in Karachi will run on two corridors. There will be no traffic on the entire route of the bus service. There will be a total of 24 bus stops, passing through 13 major intersections around the city. The infrastructure of the project also includes 10 overhead bridges and seven underpasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Route Length of Red Line Bus in Karachi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Red Line BRT service is based on a 26-km long signal-free corridor. The first corridor of the Red Line bus service will run between Malir Halt, Model Colony, and Numaish Chowrangi. Here it will intersect with the Green Line BRT system. Red Line BRT will pass through the following areas, localities and landmarks in Karachi:<\/p>\n\n\n\n