CPEC RBMT Projects

Karachi Circular Railway

Project Karachi Circular Railway
Project Progress Update
  • JCC agreed in principal for inclusion of Mass Transit System as part of CPEC component.
  • Transport Working Group has been asked to work on the projects based further studies and consultation.
  • Feasibility of Karachi Circular Railways completed in May 2017.
  • Groundbreaking is expected in 2019.

Greater Peshawar Region Mass Transit

Project Greater Peshawar Region Mass Transit
Project Progress Update
  • JCC agreed in principal for inclusion of Mass Transit System as part of CPEC component.
  • Transport Working Group has been asked to work on the projects based further studies and consultation.
  • Feasibility of Greater Peshawar Region Mass Transit is under process.

Quetta Mass Transit

Project Quetta Mass Transit
Project Progress Update
  • JCC agreed in principle for inclusion of Rail Based Mass Transit Systems in Provincial headquarters as part of CPEC.
  • JWG on Transport Infrastructure has been asked to complete the necessary formalities.
  • Feasibility of  Quetta Mass Transit is under process.

Orange Line Lahore 

Project Orange Line Lahore
Project Description
  • Length = 27.12 KM (Cut and Cover Section = 1.72 KM; Elevated = 25.4 KM)
  • Elevated Viaduct = U Shape Girders
  • Stations = 26 (Elevated = 24; Underground= 2)
  • Rolling Stock = 27 Train sets ( 5 Cars /train set=135)
  • Depot at Dera Gujran (Operation Control Center, workshops with overhauling facility, training center, parking facility)
  • Stabling Yard at Ali Town (Washing facility, minor repair facility, parking facility)
Estimated Cost (US $ Million)  1626
Project Progress Update
  • Construction work is underway
  • Orange line project will be complete in 2019