π Islamabad-Rawalpindi Rail Car Project to Boost Public Transport
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
β Key Highlights of the Islamabad-Rawalpindi Rail Car Project
- Purpose: To improve daily transport between Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and nearby areas.
- Implementation: Will use existing railway tracks for quick deployment.
- Instructions: PM directed Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi to begin work immediately.
- Support: Full federal government backing assured for the initiative.
βThis is a public welfare initiative that will benefit daily commuters and tourists alike,β said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
π§ T-Chowk Flyover Project Groundbreaking Ceremony
During the same event, PM Shehbaz Sharif also inaugurated the Rs. 1.4 billion T-Chowk Flyover at the intersection of Islamabad Expressway and G.T. Road.
Flyover Project Details:
- Project Cost: Rs. 1.495 Billion
- Timeline: Completion expected in 150 days
- Funding: Self-financed by the Capital Development Authority (CDA)
- Location Benefit: No land acquisition required β built on existing road infrastructure
π Project Impact on Transport & Tourism
- Boosts inter-city connectivity between Islamabad and Rawalpindi
- Enhances accessibility for tourists visiting the twin cities
- Reduces traffic congestion on major roads
- Supports sustainable urban mobility and public transport infrastructure