{"id":94926,"date":"2023-09-19T17:08:23","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T12:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=94926"},"modified":"2023-09-19T17:08:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T12:08:25","slug":"cda-light-rail-transit-isb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/cda-light-rail-transit-isb.html","title":{"rendered":"CDA working to bring light rail transit system to Islamabad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/cda-provide-all-facilities-private-sector.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDA to provide all facilities to private sector for beautification<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/cda-pre-approved-building-plans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDA to offer pre-approved building plans for construction of houses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. Read: CDA to provide all facilities to private sector for beautification 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. Read: CDA to offer pre-approved building plans for construction of houses 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. 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