LAHORE – Citizens of Lahore are getting a modern-day tram service soon,based on the famous British-era tram service.
In this regard, the Punjab Transport Department has inked an agreement withCRSC International, a Chinese company specializing in rail transportationcontrol systems, and Inkon Group of the Czech Republic.
The development of the project is divided into several phases. In the firstphase, a 35 km track will be constructed on Canal Road, Lahore. Up to 50trams will run on this track. Once operational, the trams will be able tocarry 35,000 passengers in 1 hour.
The trams will be powered through electricity and batteries. A single tramwill have a service life of around 40 years. 2 tram depots will beconstructed at different locations as well.
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CRSC International and Inkon Group will work closely with Lahore TransportCompany during the development of the project.
In the next phases, the project will be extended to other parts of theprovincial capital as well.
