Punjab Bullet Train Project
Sector: Government • Location: Lahore, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
Source: The Express Tribune
The Punjab government plans to operate Pakistan's first bullet train between Lahore and Rawalpindi. The project aims to reduce travel time between the two cities to 2.5 hours by introducing a high-speed rail system. However, the current railway infrastructure is outdated and incapable of supporting speeds over 100 km/h, requiring a complete overhaul of tracks, stations, signals, coaches, engines,
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government, Mass Transit, Rail
- Location
- Lahore, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Express Tribune
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Description | The Punjab government plans to operate Pakistan's first bullet train between Lahore and Rawalpindi. The project aims to reduce travel time between the two cities to 2.5 hours by introducing a high-speed rail system. However, the current railway infrastructure is outdated and incapable of supporting speeds over 100 km/h, requiring a complete overhaul of tracks, stations, signals, coaches, engines, and supporting systems. The project faces challenges including curvy and uneven tracks, steep inclines, and bridges needing reconstruction. The estimated cost for a bullet train is very high, with $40 million per km if executed by an American company and $17-20 million per km for Chinese companies. The project is currently considered a dream due to these challenges and financial requirements. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | Pakistan |
State | Punjab |
City | Lahore, Rawalpindi |
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Source | The Express Tribune |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Mass Transit, Rail |
Article published date | 2025-05-26 |
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