The project will provide an integrated bus rapid transit brt corridor, focusing on. The number of metro buses initially incorporated into this project is 45 buses. Lahore transport company ltc is a public transit bus system established for the carrying of urban passengers in lahore. The government is expected to invite bids from international construction firms for the construction of the metro rapid train project by december. Lahore metrobus system route map punjab masstransit. As the punjab government has already completed successfully a similar metro bus project in lahore. Metrobus service peshawar more to new islamabad international airport route map. The metro bus is not only about buses but it is a complete package. Mar 23, 2020 metropolitan saint louis transit agency providing metrobus, metrolink and callaride paratransit services. The lahore rapid mass transit rail project lrmtrp will be the second rapid transit system in pakistan after the karachi circular railway. Metro bus service was an inspired project of istanbul metro bus system.
Pdf feeder network design for mass transit system in. The project of the lahore orange line metro train is under implementation stage. Metro bus service inaugurated in lahore on 10 feb, 20. Rapid transit brt system 20 and metro train project 2018 in the city. A sociological analysis of the megaproject of 20 the metro bus project. I am a resident of lahore and travel on the ferozepur road on a daily basis, i have yet to see an empty metro bus on the road. The orange line will be pakistans first present day railbased mass travel system and will be a completely robotized and driver less system. Brt is known as lahore metro bus and travels from shahdara to gajum ata on ferozepur road lahore which is one of the busiest roads in lahore. National highway authority nha has approved pc1 of islamabad meto bus project phaseii. Sindh budget for the year 201516 presented on thursday promised revival of the karachi circular railway kcr besides five bus transit, two metro rail transit for the mega city.
Metro s fiscal year runs from october 1 through sept. The study is an attempt to understand the state through a development project. This authority is responsible for the construction of metro bus project in lahore and other cities, to control and manage the projects, maintenance, administration and other to manage all other relevant features and functionality. Lahore metrobus system route map punjab masstransit authority.
Mta maps subway, bus, long island rail road, metronorth. E area khi model town lhr ravi road lhr safari khi no stores found. Metro bus in lahore is only a bus rapid transit system of pakistan. Lahore development authority mba metro bus authority mbp metro bus. Punjab government has approved elevated expressway project on gt road from ravi bridge to kala shah kaku. Im talking about the completion of the revolutionary metro bus system in lahore. Lahore metro bus will start with free ticket but now punjab metro bus authority announces lahore metro bus ticket prices. Lahore metro bus service project details, pictures. The first metro train in the history of the country will run in lahore. The orange line is the first of the three proposed rail lines proposed for the lahore metro. The popularity of brt is due to the following levinson et al. Punjab govt launches airconditioned metro feeder bus service. I dont understand particular need for both having largely failed metro bus and metro train both in lahore.
Metro bus is a facility that people of lahore were in dire need. Lahore the metro bus service, launched at a cost of rs30 billion for a 27kilometre route in the provincial metropolis, is causing a daily loss of rs5 million, it has been learnt. In order to be successful i think it will be viable to merge all the city buses under. The 27 kilometer long elevated mass transit project in lahore is aimed to facilitate commuters movement in the city. Jobs in punjab metro bus authority lahore pakworkers. According to the punjab government, 30 billion rupees is the amount of money spent on the lahore metro bus service. Jan 18, 2017 last week prime minister nawaz sharif directed chairman nha for immediate construction of islamabad metro bus link from peshawar mor to islamabads new airport the bus service will be.
Each bus having 18 meter length is 6 meter longer than normal buses. The economics behind the lahore metro bus service the. Keeping in view the importance of this route, it has been proposed that this project should be used to extend the metro bus service up to kala shah kaku. The punjab metro bus authority pmba is considering five financial models for the construction of a metro rapid train project in lahore, the express tribune has learnt. History matters in making lahore sustainable journals. Metro bus as discussed earlier, this route serves as an important entry to lahore and is used by a large number of commuters on a daily basis. Metro bus case study part 1 rawalpindiislamabad metro bus project course advance project management introduction murree road is one of the busiest. Bus schedules metro in pdf and interactive web versions showing time points and frequency of route.
This service of metro bus has been started by chief minister of punjab shahbaz sharif in lahore. I have traveled myself in lahore metro bus this month when i visited lahore. Metrobus system lahore route map, stations and distance. B21 guaranteed ride home when you take metrobus or metrorail to work, you are eligible to participate in the free commuter connection guaranteed ride home program. To run the daily affairs of metro bus, the authority was created with the name of punjab metro bus authority. Feb 12, 20 trip on lahore metro bus interviews beautiful view of the city 4k ultra hd duration. Peshawar metro bus project costlier than lahore, pindis. Bus rapid transit system also termed as lahore metro bus is the first time in. Joining hands with punjab goverment in antidengue campaign. Lahore metro bus service and lahore transport company ltc. There are more than a dozen other such metro projects built in various cities of india, completed at costs three to four times lower than the lahore project. Islamabad saturdays public hearing on the environmental impact assessment eia report of the metro bus projects islamabad section might have been a case of too little, too late to protect against any potential environmental and economic harm from the project.
Metro bus service will be extended from shahdara to rachna town may 6, 2017 in city, latest news leave a comment lahore. Everyday hundreds of people travel between kasur and shahdarah to earn their living, making ferozepur road a major artery of lahore. It travels under routes issued by the government of punjab. Last week prime minister nawaz sharif directed chairman nha for immediate construction of islamabad metro bus link from peshawar mor to islamabads new airport the bus. The metro bus authority issued an order to increase the price of tickets from rs20 to rs40, express news reported on tuesday.
They charge fix amount of 20 rupees from its initial station to its final destination. Everyday hundreds of people travel between kasur and. Not just lahore all the major cities of pakistan need such good, comfortable and economic transport facility. Mar 20, 2017 punjab govt launches airconditioned metro feeder bus service in lahore at the expense of federal government mian ji walay aisay funds luta rahay hain jaisay abba ji ki miraas kharach kar rahay. Jun 15, 2014 an edited version of this article was first published in the express tribune on may 4, 2014. Lahore metrobus system route map lahore metrobus system route map.
Trip on lahore metro bus interviews beautiful view of the city 4k ultra hd duration. It covers discursive themes of state ideology, state institutions. Women safety audit report on public transport in lahore. Metro bus system in lahore is unarguably pakistans 1 st rapid mass transit project. Punjab govt launches airconditioned metro feeder bus. The public transit system is the backbone of the metropolitan councils 2040 transportation policy plan tpp to accommodate the population and employment growth forecast for the region. Metro bus service project, lahore first local metro bus. Metrobus system lahore route map, stations and distance chart metro bus service lahore map, stations and distances in kilometers lahore sunday, february 10, 20 pakistan first metro rapid bus service has been inaugurated by punjab cm mr. Punjab govt launches airconditioned metro feeder bus service in lahore at the expense of federal government mian ji walay aisay funds.
This was decided in a meeting lead by shahbaz sharif with committee of punjab metro bus authority. Metrobus project peshawar more to new islamabad international. When open in 2020, the line will be pakistans first metro since the karachi metro. In contrast to many other historical metro systems such as new york, madrid, london, and boston, all lines have tunnels and operate trains with the same dimensions. Bus rapid transit brt system is introduced first time in lahore, pakistan. Metro has adjusted its services to encourage social distancing. Phase 1 involves the construction of green and orange lines while phase 2. The routes will be operational within a few days of the launch. Smart cards introduced for lahore metro bus service.
I had seen the condition of metro bus lahore and it was painful. The said metro bus route will be constructed between new international islamabad airport to peshawar more. Dec 20, 2012 i want to apply as network administrater and my qualification is dae telecommunication and ccna from uet lahore of 2 month. Pdf accessibility of a mass transit through regular system plays a key role in. Handling and storing mp3files for announcements, as well as manual override for passenger. Before metro bus service, the transport system of lahore was facing some mismanagement and maintenance problems because of overloading and overcrowding. Hence by comparison, the cost of the peshawar metro bus is estimated to be almost double the cost of lahore metro bus project. Brt peshawar metrobuss first phase will consist of an eastwest. The project involves construction of 97km rail lines staggered in two phases.
Metro bus service will be extended from shahdara to rachna. This service has been just highlighted for offering convenience and transport easiness to the people. First pakistani metro train to run in lahore peshawar. Lahore metrobus service is integrated with lahore transport companys local bus service to operate as one urban transport system, providing seamless transit service across lahore district with connections to neighboring suburban communities.
Three metro lines have been proposed, of which the orange line is under construction, when completed it will become pakistans first metro line. Jan 23, 2014 lahore the metro bus service, launched at a cost of rs30 billion for a 27kilometre route in the provincial metropolis, is causing a daily loss of rs5 million, it has been learnt. Twentysix bus routes and eight van routes will serve as feeder routes for the metro bus service. First proposal for this project was given in 1991 and in 1993. Passengers of metro bus may now get and use a smart card for payment of fares.
Plan a trip, view a schedule, find out if your bus is on time, read the latest service bulletins, login to view details about your mcard or chat live with one of our helpful. Downloadable maps for new york transit, including subways, buses, and the staten island railway, plus the long island rail road, metro north railroad and mta bridges and tunnels. Metro bus case study part 1 rawalpindiislamabad metro. Smart card has been introduced for lahore metro bus service. Before it was inaugurated, many were claiming that this is a revolutionary step by chief minister shahbaz sharif. The following monthly reports provide average daily boardings by bus route and by rail station for weekday, saturday and sunday services.
Airport lhr main air port road, dha, near divine garden scheme 54792 lahore. Published in the express tribune, sunday magazine, april 21 st, 20. Orange line or lahore metro train project is an underdevelopment fast travel line being constructed as a component of the lahore metro, in lahore, pakistan. Kcr, 5 bus transit, 2 metro rail transit systems promised.
While a passenger pays rs20 for oneway travel, the government has to pay a subsidy of rs40. The report includes information on the effectiveness of the bus routes and comparisons of data by weekday, saturday and sunday services. Offering service to destinations throughout the countrys heartland and connects from the metro bus transit center. The program will get you home in the event of a personal emergency or. If it is successful, there is a chance that people would likely to demand for such other convenient mass transit systems. Khan on saturday insisted the cost of both lahore metro bus and rawalpindi islamabad metro bus projects was much lower than. Safety concerns at bus stops 82% women commuters face harassment at the bus stops harassment at ltc bus stops is much higher than metro bus stops. Nov 22, 2015 there are more than a dozen other such metro projects built in various cities of india, completed at costs three to four times lower than the lahore project. In march 2012, construction of metro bus started and completed in 10 february 20. Metro bus authority government of punjab introduced this new smart ticketing system for passengers of metro bus service. The actual figure may be a lot more, but lets just take their word for it and. Lahore, the secondlargest city of pakistan and capital of the punjab province, is facing. B21,22 bowie state university line for route and schedule information call 2026377000.
He emphasized combining physical and social planning in development projects and. Pdf evaluation of system performance of metro bus lahore. A fallwinter schedule that operates from early september until late june, and. Lahore transport company ltc has been established under the provisions of provincial motor. Commuter bus service to big lake, twins games, and vikings games is available from the metro bus transit center. New islamabad airport to get its own bus service for rs. Some brand new routes would also be started for potential mbs users who dont live close to the 27km track. Introduction bus rapid transit brt system in lahore, punjab, pakistan 5.
Its a new well organized and developed system in our country. An edited version of this article was first published in the express tribune on may 4, 2014. The city required a local metro bus system to support the massive travelling on this route. The punjab government has increased metro bus fares from rs 20 to rs30 with effect from july 1, in the light of the recent provincial budget. May 11, 2017 orange line or lahore metro train project is an underdevelopment fast travel line being constructed as a component of the lahore metro, in lahore, pakistan. Lahore metro bus system trending topics in pakistan. Lahore is the provincial capital of punjab, and the business hub of central pakistan. This is a convenient and timesaving way of paying tickets. A tramway service was started in 1884 in karachi but was closed in 1975 because of some reasons. Peshawar metrobus costkm exceeds lahore and islamabads. The lessons learnt exercise should have included why earlier bus services such as the lahore volvo bus and the pindi varan bus are no longer running.