Punjab plans blue, purple metro lines to expand Lahore mass transit network

The Punjab government has initiated preparations for major mass transit projects for Lahore in the upcoming fiscal year's budget,

Feasibility studies completed; proposed projects would extend city’s transit system to over 97 kilometers

LAHORE: The Punjab government has initiated preparations for major mass transit projects for Lahore in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, with feasibility reports for two new metro corridors — the Blue Line and Purple Line — already completed, sources said.
According to officials, after the successful launch of the Green and Orange Line systems, the government is considering the construction of two additional metro lines to further strengthen urban mobility in the provincial capital.
Sources revealed that a proposal has been prepared to approach international financial institutions for funding the projects. The Mass Transit Authority has also finalized preliminary route plans for both corridors.
Once completed, the projects are expected to expand Lahore’s overall mass transit network to approximately 97.1 kilometres.
The proposed Blue Line will span 24 kilometres, including 20 kilometres of elevated track and four kilometres of underground alignment. The route is planned to connect Johar Town, Gulberg, Shama Chowk and Jinnah Hall, featuring 17 elevated stations and three underground stations.
Meanwhile, the Purple Line is proposed to cover 19 kilometres, comprising 15.6 kilometres of elevated track and 3.4 kilometres of underground sections. The corridor will run from Data Darbar to Allama Iqbal International Airport and is expected to include a total of 14 stations.
Sources said all proposals related to the expansion of Lahore’s mass transit system have been forwarded to the Punjab government for approval.