Islamabad, Apr 28, 2025: A team has been formed to create a feasibility study and timeline for the envisioned high-speed bullet train connecting Lahore and Rawalpindi, in accordance with the directives issued by Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
This announcement was made during a joint session led by Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi and Senior Minister of Punjab, Maryam Aurangzeb, on Sunday.
The newly-formed team comprises Punjab’s Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan, Chief Minister’s Advisor Shahid Tarrar, the Chairman of Railways, and the CEO of Railways.
Their responsibility is to prepare the feasibility report and outline a realistic timeline for the initiative, which is poised to transform intercity travel within Punjab.
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Next week, Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb will present the team’s findings to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
This meeting marked the initial step in bringing the Chief Minister’s vision of offering modern and efficient rail transport options to the people of Punjab.
As per initial plans, the bullet train is expected to reduce the travel time between Lahore and Rawalpindi to a mere two and a half hours.
The project will also explore new rail routes to complement the system.
Railway officials delivered a detailed briefing on the current state of the rail network and track conditions during the meeting.
In her address, Maryam Aurangzeb stated that the bullet train project would deliver on another promise made by both former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to the people of Pakistan.
“The Chief Minister is committed to offering the public the fastest and most comfortable travel choices. Her vision is to modernize the rail system, making it a true public service,” she emphasized.
Aurangzeb further mentioned that the Chief Minister has also directed the renovation of the Lahore and Rawalpindi railway stations as part of the overall modernization strategy.
Additionally, there will be a collaborative effort with the Punjab Tourism Department to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the Lahore-Rawalpindi rail corridor.
The meeting was also attended remotely by Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan, Transport Secretary Imran Sikandar Baloch, and Planning and Development Secretary Asif Tufail.
