ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMA) has shared the first official details of the upcoming Murree Glass Train, a new project aimed at making travel between Islamabad and Murree faster, safer, and more scenic.
The eco-friendly electric monorail will offer travellers a modern, comfortable, and environmentally friendly alternative to road travel. It will also provide panoramic views of the hills, making the journey an enjoyable experience.
Murree Glass Train Route and Journey:
The train will start from Lake View Park in Islamabad and end near the Murree Bus Station. The total journey is expected to take about 40 minutes, with four stops along the route:
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Lake View Park (Starting Point)
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Chattar Park Station
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Ghora Gali Station
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Murree Bus Station (End Point)
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Murree Glass Train Fares and Features:
Two fare categories have been announced:
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Standard: Rs. 500
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Premium: Rs. 1,000
The glass-walled train will run on an electric monorail system, reducing traffic congestion and emissions. Officials say the project will also boost tourism by offering a unique travel experience.
Project Plan and Expansion:
The feasibility study for the 40-km track, from Lake View Park to Pindi Point in Murree, has been completed. Most of the track will be elevated.
Punjab government consultants from Nespak are working with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to finalize the plan.
One proposal suggests connecting the monorail with Islamabad Airport via Faizabad, using the existing metro track, and constructing a 13-km elevated track from Faizabad to Bhara Kahu.
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Future phases may include a track from Rawat to Faizabad via the Expressway, linking it with the main monorail line.
Support from Leadership:
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has urged for an early start to the project. She recently told a gathering in Murree that the glass train would begin operations soon.
Officials say the project is feasible despite Murree’s hilly terrain, which sits at 2,200 metres. They noted that during the British era, a rail link was successfully built to Shimla, India, at a similar altitude.
The government aims to link the monorail with Islamabad Airport to make travel convenient for residents, tourists, and foreign visitors, cutting travel time between the capital and Murree.
