Lahore Metro Train Project | News and Updates

[Munir hussain shami]

very good reply from SHAMK9, no thing more to say.

 

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[Muhammad Omar]

waiting for official render

 

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Orange Line train project Chinese team to conclude technical surveys soon

LAHORE: Engineers belonging to a joint venture -- China Railways (CR) and China North Industries Corporation (Norinco International) -- have almost completed various technical surveys before commencement of the civil work on the 27.1-km long Orange Line Metro Train Project from Ali Town (Raiwind Road) to Dera Gujran (Ring Road).

Sources supervising the preparatory arrangements before launch of the project’s civil work say CR-Norinco, which established site offices at various locations of the project route about 15 days ago, has completed surveys on soil testing, topography, route alignment, expected land acquisition, designing of the train stations, material and infrastructure-related information. These surveys will help CR-Norinco in making detailed design of the project.

“Since the CR-Norinco experts have almost completed surveys in coordination with the local departments concerned, we hope that we will be able to start civil work on the Rs165 billion Orange Line project by end of August or first week of September,” says Lahore Development Authority’s vice-chairman Khwaja Ahmad Hasaan.

He told Dawn on Tuesday that a group of senior experts representing the Chinese joint venture would also visit Lahore during next month’s first week in order to finalise the preparatory work.

Talking about the project’s land acquisition issues, he said a meeting was held on various issues of the project on Tuesday and it decided to drop the idea of acquiring a piece of land owned by the Punjab University Employees Cooperative Housing Society on Raiwind Road.

“Actually another piece of land has been identified at a better location in the area. Therefore, the participants finally decided to acquire this rather than the PU society land situated in Ali Town, the originating point of the project route,” he added.

As for the current status of a US$ 1.5 billion soft loan from the Exim Bank of China for the project, he said the Punjab government was likely to sign the agreement with the bank within next 15 days or so. And soon after signing, the bank would start transferring the loan amounts in phases.

“At the moment we have almost completed necessary documentation following various observations or queries raised by the Chinese officials related to the land acquisition and infrastructure etc. And we hope that the agreement will be signed with the bank soon,” Hasaan said.

He said there was no requirement of so much land as the project just needed the land at the places where train stations would be constructed. The entire train track, except 1.7km portion underground, would be elevated and constructed in the middle of the roads. “The experts have even started redesigning the train stations, deciding to keep these spots elevated too to avoid land acquisition. “Therefore, now we need acquisition of land for construction of stairs for the passengers to reach the stations,” he said.

A director of the LDA’s engineering wing told this reporter that the entire infrastructure-related works would be completed by the LDA. “Other works related to laying of track for train, availability of trains and provision of allied facilities such as signals, control room, staff training etc would be accomplished by CR-Norinco,” the official said.

Orange Line train project Chinese team to conclude technical surveys soon - Newspaper - DAWN.COM

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[Jango]

With trains/buses, traffic on the road reduces. Now I've not been to lahore for quite few years, but I bet that the traffic condition in Lahore is much worse than other cities of Punjab.

You should come to Pakistan and see the situation on the ground yourself before making statement such as these. Just a friendly advice.

 

[Edevelop]

Just look at these countries that have a metro rail system and now look at us while being world's 6th largest country....

Haters can go to hell.

 

[krash]

Just look at these countries that have a metro rail system and now look at us while being world's 6th largest country....

Haters can go to hell.

Check out these maps too,

 

[WishLivePak]

You should come to Pakistan and see the situation on the ground yourself before making statement such as these. Just a friendly advice.

Just a friendly advice, do not jump to conclusions.

I was in Pakistan just couple months ago and saw the situation. I stand by my statement.

And FYI, I've taken a course in urban issues which covered this metro topic.

 

[Edevelop]

Check out these maps too,

19th-century London

During the 19th century, London was transformed into the world's largest city and capital of the British Empire. Its population expanded from 1 million in 1800 to 6.7 million a century later (1.9% average annual growth). During this period, London became a global political, financial, and trading capital. In this position, it was largely unrivaled until the latter part of the century, when Paris and New York City began to threaten its dominance.

While the city grew wealthy as Britain's holdings expanded, 19th century London was also a city of poverty, where millions lived in overcrowded and unsanitary slums

Coming of the railway

19th century London was transformed by the coming of the railways. A new network of metropolitan railways allowed for the development of suburbs in other counties. London also became home to the first subway system, which laid the foundations for the modern London Underground system.

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Study: Cities can significantly boost their GDP by investing in public transport

• 
  
  • Study suggests an annual economic opportunity of nearly $800 billion
  • Targeted investment in public transport secures cities' attractiveness and competitiveness
  • Copenhagen is the most cost-efficient city of the 35 evaluated

Worldwide, major cities stand to gain around $800 billion per year of economic opportunity from 2030 by upgrading their public transportation networks. This is according to a study "The Mobility Opportunity" conducted by London-based consulting firm, Credo, and presented today in Singapore. Commissioned by Siemens, the study looks at transportation networks in 35 major cities around the globe and assesses how prepared cities are to meet future challenges, including population growth and higher competition. The results: If all 35 cities studied would implement relative "best in class" standards, they stand to gain an economic benefit of roughly $238 billion annually from 2030. Extrapolating to all comparably-sized cities globally with a population of around 750,000 and greater, this suggests an economic opportunity of roughly $800 billion annually. This corresponds to about one per cent of global GDP. Today the potential benefit would be about $360 billion per year.

Transport is considered one of the major factors of a city's competitiveness. However, lack of financial resources often constrains cities' ability to invest in their transport networks. This study is unique in seeking to put an economic value on the cost of inefficient transport, thus helping cities make the case for investment. Some of the factors considered were journey times, crowding and network density, all of which impact a city's productivity. In order to have a reasonable comparison, the study groups cities into three categories to account for different levels of wealth and development. According to Credo, the most cost-efficient cities are:

• 
  
  • Copenhagen, Denmark (Category "Well-established cities")
  • Singapore (Category "High-density compact centers")
  • Santiago, Chile (Category "Emerging cities")

Then, Credo compared cities to the leading city in their category. The comparison enabled them to quantify the economic benefits that investments in transport would bring, such as higher productivity and new economic activity. Finally, Credo has developed some key pointers on how cities can realize the potential economic uplift. Case studies show how potential investments can pay off.

"All cities can learn from the leading cities in their category in order to close the gap of their transport networks' efficiency, reduce costs and increase productivity. Because the more efficient a city's transport network is, the more attractive the city is to business and people", commented Chris Molloy, Partner at Credo.

"The best transportation systems are the ones that move people quickly, easily, and comfortably to their destination. The leading cities are already achieving this with efficient transport networks that feature modern infrastructure, easy connections across various modes of transportation, and, above all, a clear strategy of how to meet future needs," said Roland Busch, CEO of the Siemens Sector Infrastructure & Cities and member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG.

Cities are the engines for future growth. They generate 80 percent of global economic output. However, in a globalized economy, with businesses and workforces increasingly able to relocate internationally, they must compete to offer the most attractive environment for economic activity. The study "The Mobility Opportunity" is geared toward city decision-makers around the world so that they may use its recommendations to achieve the greatest economic benefit.



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Back to topic:

This is a Punjab Government Project:

In comparison with other provinces it also continues to lead in other sectors as well.

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elearn Punjab
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The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF)
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[Hira Mohsin]

Metro station become swimming pool after recent heavy rain in punjab

 

[Muhammad Omar]

19th-century London

During the 19th century, London was transformed into the world's largest city and capital of the British Empire. Its population expanded from 1 million in 1800 to 6.7 million a century later (1.9% average annual growth). During this period, London became a global political, financial, and trading capital. In this position, it was largely unrivaled until the latter part of the century, when Paris and New York City began to threaten its dominance.

While the city grew wealthy as Britain's holdings expanded, 19th century London was also a city of poverty, where millions lived in overcrowded and unsanitary slums

Coming of the railway

19th century London was transformed by the coming of the railways. A new network of metropolitan railways allowed for the development of suburbs in other counties. London also became home to the first subway system, which laid the foundations for the modern London Underground system.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Study: Cities can significantly boost their GDP by investing in public transport

• 
  
  • Study suggests an annual economic opportunity of nearly $800 billion
  • Targeted investment in public transport secures cities' attractiveness and competitiveness
  • Copenhagen is the most cost-efficient city of the 35 evaluated

Worldwide, major cities stand to gain around $800 billion per year of economic opportunity from 2030 by upgrading their public transportation networks. This is according to a study "The Mobility Opportunity" conducted by London-based consulting firm, Credo, and presented today in Singapore. Commissioned by Siemens, the study looks at transportation networks in 35 major cities around the globe and assesses how prepared cities are to meet future challenges, including population growth and higher competition. The results: If all 35 cities studied would implement relative "best in class" standards, they stand to gain an economic benefit of roughly $238 billion annually from 2030. Extrapolating to all comparably-sized cities globally with a population of around 750,000 and greater, this suggests an economic opportunity of roughly $800 billion annually. This corresponds to about one per cent of global GDP. Today the potential benefit would be about $360 billion per year.

Transport is considered one of the major factors of a city's competitiveness. However, lack of financial resources often constrains cities' ability to invest in their transport networks. This study is unique in seeking to put an economic value on the cost of inefficient transport, thus helping cities make the case for investment. Some of the factors considered were journey times, crowding and network density, all of which impact a city's productivity. In order to have a reasonable comparison, the study groups cities into three categories to account for different levels of wealth and development. According to Credo, the most cost-efficient cities are:

• 
  
  • Copenhagen, Denmark (Category "Well-established cities")
  • Singapore (Category "High-density compact centers")
  • Santiago, Chile (Category "Emerging cities")

Then, Credo compared cities to the leading city in their category. The comparison enabled them to quantify the economic benefits that investments in transport would bring, such as higher productivity and new economic activity. Finally, Credo has developed some key pointers on how cities can realize the potential economic uplift. Case studies show how potential investments can pay off.

"All cities can learn from the leading cities in their category in order to close the gap of their transport networks' efficiency, reduce costs and increase productivity. Because the more efficient a city's transport network is, the more attractive the city is to business and people", commented Chris Molloy, Partner at Credo.

"The best transportation systems are the ones that move people quickly, easily, and comfortably to their destination. The leading cities are already achieving this with efficient transport networks that feature modern infrastructure, easy connections across various modes of transportation, and, above all, a clear strategy of how to meet future needs," said Roland Busch, CEO of the Siemens Sector Infrastructure & Cities and member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG.

Cities are the engines for future growth. They generate 80 percent of global economic output. However, in a globalized economy, with businesses and workforces increasingly able to relocate internationally, they must compete to offer the most attractive environment for economic activity. The study "The Mobility Opportunity" is geared toward city decision-makers around the world so that they may use its recommendations to achieve the greatest economic benefit.



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Back to topic:

This is a Punjab Government Project:

In comparison with other provinces it also continues to lead in other sectors as well.

Punjab leads in quality of governance - thenews.com.pk
Survey puts Punjab ahead of KP in terms of governance
Punjab Leads provinces in Literacy Rate,ICT tops followed by AJK
Daanish Schools - Empowering the Poorest of the Poor through Quality Education
elearn Punjab
http://www.superior.edu.pk/presentation/user/CEET/pdf/research/DevCS/A Study of the Usefulness of Punjab IT Lab Project as perceived by Students javid_qadir123@yahoo.com.pdf
The Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF)
Lahore Knowledge Park | HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Education takes centre stage in Rs1.4t budget - The Express Tribune
No dengue patient reported in Punjab: Salman
Punjab Government Launches Solid Waste Management Program in 6 Cities
Eradicating polio: ‘No polio patients reported in Punjab this year’ - The Express Tribune
Rs 50 billion to be spent on Saaf Pani Project: Shahbaz
Rs166 billion to be spent on Health in Punjab
Life line: Health Insurance Scheme this year - The Express Tribune
Punjab govt spending Rs15 billion on rural road infrastructure Pakistan Times
Punjab doubles agricultural development outlay over FY14 - Newspaper - DAWN.COM
Bahawalpur to have $1.5bn world’s largest solar power plant - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
Punjab ahead of other provinces in anti-terror steps - Pakistan - DAWN.COM

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Metro station become swimming pool after recent heavy rain in punjab

how can anyone swim in 2 inches of water?? Plus they made shades to prevent waters to enter in underground stations but the wind is the main reason water enters into underground passage way... yeah they should have extended those shades.... Even in Heavy rain London and New York underground stations get flooded what about that?