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Lahore Orange Line Metro Train to be inaugurated today

Lahore Orange Line Metro Train to be inaugurated today
October 24, 2020

LAHORE (92 News) – The Punjab government will inaugurate Lahore Orange Line Metro Train on Sunday.

According to a notification issued by the department, passengers will have to pay Rs40 for one-way train trip.

Earlier this month, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar had announced to start the service from October 25. He had directed all departments concerned to complete preparations in this regard.

It is pertinent to mention here that the OLMT project is a rapid transit system under construction in Punjab’s capital Lahore.

The line will span 27.1 km (16.8 mile) with 25.4 km (15.8 mile) elevated and 1.72 km (1.1 mile) underground. The line will be served by 26 stations and is expected to handle 250,000 passengers daily, travelling via trains.