{"id":101485,"date":"2025-02-25T14:24:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T09:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=101485"},"modified":"2025-02-25T14:24:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T09:24:40","slug":"blue-line-metro-train-sees-advancements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/blue-line-metro-train-sees-advancements.html","title":{"rendered":"Blue Line Metro Train Project enters design phase in Lahore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lahore: The Punjab government has initiated the feasibility and design phase for the Blue Line Metro Train, Lahore\u2019s first underground metro service, as reported by a news source on February 24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/punjab-tourism-and-heritage-authority.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Punjab Tourism &amp; Heritage Authority to oversee restoration of historic site<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the details, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz has directed Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan to expedite the process. The 27-km route will run from Valencia Town to Babu Sabu Chowk, passing through key areas like Johar Town, Kalma Chowk, Gulberg, Jail Road, and Allama Iqbal Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/gb-approves-land-reforms-act.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GB approves Land Reforms Act to secure ownership rights<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expected to serve over 250,000 passengers daily, the project aims for completion within three years, utilising advanced tunnelling techniques. With an estimated cost exceeding Rs600 billion, the project has attracted interest from international financial institutions in China, Japan, and France. The latest feasibility study, conducted in June 2024, confirms the viability of a fully underground metro system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lahore: The Punjab government has initiated the feasibility and design phase for the Blue Line Metro Train, Lahore\u2019s first underground metro service, as reported by a news source on February 24. Read: Punjab Tourism &amp; Heritage Authority to oversee restoration of historic site According to the details, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz has directed Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan to expedite the process. The 27-km route will run from Valencia Town to Babu Sabu Chowk, passing through key areas like Johar Town, Kalma Chowk, Gulberg, Jail Road, and Allama Iqbal Town. Read: GB approves Land Reforms Act to secure ownership rights Expected to serve over 250,000 passengers daily, the project aims for completion within three years, utilising advanced tunnelling techniques. With an estimated cost exceeding Rs600 billion, the project has attracted interest from international financial institutions in China, Japan, and France. 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