Business Desk 
Aug 19, 2025
In a bid to transform transportation in Lahore, the Punjab government has officially announced plans to launch a tram service in February next year.
Punjab’s Transport Minister Bilal Akbar revealed that the initial tram trial was a success. As a result, the tram line connecting Thokar to Harbanspura is set to launch in February 2026.
According to the Punjab transport minister, each tram will be able to accommodate more than 250 passengers. The project is estimated to cost $3 million.
Moreover, the minister stated that officials from Punjab NESPAK and the Punjab Mass Transit Authority recently travelled to China in connection with the project.
Metro train services are also being planned for Faisalabad and Gujranwala. The Faisalabad metro is expected to serve 300,000 commuters daily, while the Gujranwala metro aims to cater to 140,000 passengers each day.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stated: "The goal is to introduce modern public transport not just in major urban centres but also in smaller cities across Punjab."
"This initiative will reduce disparities across the province and improve quality of life," she added.
The minister noted that rising pollution from motorcycles and other vehicles in Lahore is a growing concern, and these new tram and metro initiatives are part of the government’s strategy to address environmental issues.
