Islamabad, May 2, 2025: Islamabad’s Capital Development Authority (CDA) is gearing up to introduce an electric tram system in the capital, marking a bold leap toward sustainable and advanced public transport solutions.
CDA Chairman Mohammad Ali Randhawa shared this update following a strategic session with the National Radio Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) on Thursday.
He emphasized that the authority has officially approved conducting a comprehensive feasibility assessment for the tram initiative, aligning with instructions from the Prime Minister and the Interior Minister.
“We are progressing gradually — electric buses are already operational, and now we are evaluating the potential for electric trams,” Randhawa explained to a leading national newspaper. “Today, we decided to proceed with the feasibility process.”
According to a CDA statement, the key focus of the meeting was to strategize the launch of Soft Wheel Electric Trams and to further enhance the electric feeder bus services currently running.
The CDA chief directed the relevant departments to promptly complete the feasibility work, ensuring that the tram network is rolled out along Islamabad’s most congested and high-demand corridors.
Insiders at the CDA disclosed that a Chinese consultancy firm is expected to be engaged for the study. Initially, the project will assess four main routes, such as the stretch from Rawat to Faisal Mosque via the Expressway and from Jinnah Square to Islamabad International Airport through Srinagar Highway.
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While Islamabad has floated similar transit schemes in the past, including a Light Rail Transit (LRT) system with China Railway, those earlier attempts failed to take off.
However, this time, officials appear resolute in pushing the project forward and making it a reality.
This electric tram project aims to transform how residents and visitors move across the city, reducing traffic congestion and lowering carbon emissions.
If successful, it could place Islamabad among the few South Asian cities adopting cutting-edge, green transport systems.
The initiative also reflects the government’s broader commitment to eco-friendly urban development and modernized infrastructure, which could attract international attention and investment.
