The Punjab government has announced the launch of a new Smart Rapid Transport (SRT) system in Lahore to improve public transportation.
The system will run along the Yellow Line route from Thokar Chowk to Harbanspura via Canal Road. The 26-kilometre corridor will include around eight stations. It will operate with six rail units and is expected to serve more than 12,000 passengers daily.
Provincial Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan said the tender process has already been opened. The project is estimated to cost between Rs 6 billion and Rs 8 billion. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the minister to make the system operational at the earliest, with a target of launching it within one month.
The SRT is a modern, efficient, and environmentally friendly transport solution. It aims to reduce traffic congestion on one of Lahore’s busiest roads and provide a comfortable commuting option for citizens.
This initiative is part of the Punjab government’s broader plan to modernise public transport in major cities. Once operational, the Smart Rapid Transport system is expected to ease daily travel problems for thousands of people in Lahore.