LAHORE – The Punjab government has announced that Lahore will launch its first tram service in February 2026.
The route will run from Thokar to Harbanspura. Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar said the tram’s test run was completed successfully, clearing the way for its launch next year.
Each tram will have seating for 270 passengers. The project, costing $3 million, is being developed in collaboration with NESPAK and PMA officials. The team recently visited China to finalize key details of the plan.
The minister also shared that metro train services are being planned for Faisalabad and Gujranwala. The Faisalabad Metro is expected to serve about 300,000 commuters daily, while the Gujranwala Metro will benefit nearly 140,000 passengers per day.
According to the government, the Faisalabad project will cost $110 million, while the Gujranwala plan will require $50 million. These initiatives are part of Punjab’s broader transport vision to modernize urban travel and provide affordable mobility.
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Bilal Akbar said Lahore’s growing number of vehicles is worsening air pollution. He stressed that eco-friendly transport systems like trams and metro trains will help reduce environmental damage and provide citizens with safe and efficient travel options.
Meanwhile, the Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMA) has confirmed that the tram will run on an eco-friendly electric system. In the first phase, the tram will operate from Harbanspura to Thokar Niaz Baig. The track will be built along the left bank of Canal Road to avoid traffic disruption.
To make passenger movement easier, the road near tram stops will be widened. Underpasses along Canal Road will be converted into single lanes, while shifting the Jail Road underpass to one side is also being considered.
The tram, consisting of three units imported from China, will run entirely on electricity. It can travel 25 to 27 kilometers after just 10 minutes of charging. Each tram will have seating for 250 passengers, but up to 300 people can travel at a time.
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