Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is moving forward with plans to introduce an electric tram system in Islamabad as part of its ongoing efforts to modernize and green the city’s public transportation infrastructure. The proposal was confirmed by CDA Chairman Mohammad Ali Randhawa following a meeting with officials from the National Radio Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) on Thursday.
Randhawa confirmed that a feasibility study for the electric tram project has been approved, in line with directives from the Prime Minister and the Interior Minister. He emphasized that electric buses are already operational in the city, and the next step is to expand the electric transit network to include trams.
“The feasibility study will help us take the next step in bringing electric trams to Islamabad,” said Randhawa. The study will explore the logistics and practicality of running trams along some of Islamabad’s busiest corridors. According to a CDA press release, the project also aims to enhance the existing electric feeder bus network and introduce Soft Wheel Electric Trams to the city.
Sources suggest that a Chinese consultancy firm is likely to be brought on board to conduct the feasibility study. Four potential routes are currently under consideration, including a corridor from Rawat to Faisal Mosque via the Expressway, and another from Jinnah Square to Islamabad International Airport via Srinagar Highway.
The introduction of electric trams is expected to help reduce traffic congestion and air pollution while improving the overall efficiency and accessibility of public transport in the capital. The CDA’s move to enhance Islamabad’s public transport system is in line with the government’s broader vision to promote eco-friendly and sustainable urban mobility solutions.
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