Punjab Bullet Train Project
Sector: Road • 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 to 2.5 hours on the 280-kilometre route. However, the current railway infrastructure is outdated and incapable of supporting high speeds, requiring a complete overhaul of tracks, stations, signals, coaches, engines, and supporting systems. The cost per kilometr
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Road, Rail, Government, Mass Transit
- Location
- Lahore, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Express Tribune
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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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 to 2.5 hours on the 280-kilometre route. However, the current railway infrastructure is outdated and incapable of supporting high speeds, requiring a complete overhaul of tracks, stations, signals, coaches, engines, and supporting systems. The cost per kilometre is estimated between $17 million to $40 million depending on the contractor. The project is currently in the planning and proposal stage with significant challenges and financial requirements. |
Original sector | Transport |
Location
Country | Pakistan |
State | Punjab |
City | Lahore, Rawalpindi |
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Source | The Express Tribune |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Rail, Government, Mass Transit |
Article published date | 2025-05-25 |
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