New green bus route connects Rawalpindi Railway Station with Hamrahi

RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA) has launched Route #05, connecting Rawalpindi Railway Station with Hamrahi Bus Stop to provide a new public transport link across key areas of the garrison city.

The 15-stop route starts from Rawalpindi Railway Station and passes through Station Mor, GPO Chowk, Saddar Stop, Sarwar Park, Adiala Park, Katchery, Golf Club, Ayub National Park, Sports Complex, Morgah Stop, Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Fouji Foundation Hospital and High Court before reaching Hamrahi Bus Stop.

The new service is expected to provide an additional transport option for students, office workers and other commuters travelling between the city’s major commercial, residential and institutional areas.

The route covers several busy points, including Saddar, Katchery, Ayub National Park and Morgah, potentially making it useful for commuters who rely on public transport for daily travel.

Urban transport experts say the effectiveness of the new route will depend on proper enforcement of bus lanes, regular maintenance and coordination with other public transport services.

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With traffic congestion remaining a major challenge on Rawalpindi’s main roads, commuters will be looking to the new route to provide a reliable and affordable transport option.

Complete Stop Sequence for Route #05

1. Rawalpindi Railway Station

2. Station Mor

3. GPO Chowk, Rawalpindi

4. Saddar Stop

5. Sarwar Park

6. Adiala Park

7. Katchery

8. Golf Club

9. Ayub National Park

10. Sports Complex

11. Morgah Stop

12. Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital

13. Fouji Foundation Hospital

14. High Court

15. Hamrahi Bus Stop