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    The Orange Line Metro Train project in Lahore, Pakistan spans 27.1 km with 26 stations and connects various parts of the city. Initiated in 2014 as part of CPEC, the project was completed in October 2020. It is Pakistan's first driverless train operating at speeds up to 80 km/h with an expected daily ridership of 250,000 passengers. The project aims to enhance public transport and economic growth through its connections across densely populated areas of Lahore. Total project cost was approximately $1.6 billion, with 95% financed through debt from China's Exim Bank.

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    The Orange Line Metro Train project in Lahore, Pakistan spans 27.1 km with 26 stations and connects various parts of the city. Initiated in 2014 as part of CPEC, the project was completed in October 2020. It is Pakistan's first driverless train operating at speeds up to 80 km/h with an expected daily ridership of 250,000 passengers. The project aims to enhance public transport and economic growth through its connections across densely populated areas of Lahore. Total project cost was approximately $1.6 billion, with 95% financed through debt from China's Exim Bank.

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    The Orange Line Metro Train project in Lahore, Pakistan spans 27.1 km with 26 stations and connects various parts of the city. Initiated in 2014 as part of CPEC, the project was completed in October 2020. It is Pakistan's first driverless train operating at speeds up to 80 km/h with an expected daily ridership of 250,000 passengers. The project aims to enhance public transport and economic growth through its connections across densely populated areas of Lahore. Total project cost was approximately $1.6 billion, with 95% financed through debt from China's Exim Bank.

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    Lahore Orange Line Train Project

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    The Orange Line Metro Train project in Lahore, Pakistan spans 27.1 km with 26 stations and connects various parts of the city. Initiated in 2014 as part of CPEC, the project was completed in October 2020. It is Pakistan's first driverless train operating at speeds up to 80 km/h with an expected daily ridership of 250,000 passengers. The project aims to enhance public transport and economic growth through its connections across densely populated areas of Lahore. Total project cost was approximately $1.6 billion, with 95% financed through debt from China's Exim Bank.

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    LAHORE ORANGE LINE TRAIN

    PROJECT
    Group Members:
    USAMA NADEEM 2020-EE-12
    MUHAMMAD HAMZA 2020-EE-13
    ABUBAKAR 2020-EE-29
    IBRAR BUTT 2020-EE-34
    CONTENTS

    1. Introduction
    2. Objectives
    3. Timeline
    4. Technical aspects
    5. Geographical location
    6. Cost and funding
    7. Benefits
    8. Challenges
    9. Analysis
    INTRODUCTION:

    Orange Line is an automated rapid transit line in Lahore,


    Punjab, Pakistan and the first driverless train in Pakistan. It
    is operated by the Punjab Mass Transit Authority and forms
    part of the Lahore Metro system.
    • The Orange Line spans an impressive 27.1 kilometers,
    connecting various parts of the city with 26 stations
    • Initiated in 2014 as part of the China-Pakistan Economic
    Corridor (CPEC), the project saw the light of day in
    October 2020
    • Its a driverless wonder operating at an average speed of
    80 km/h with an expected daily ridership of 250,000
    passengers
    OBJECTIVES:

     Enhance public transport

     Environment Friendly

     Economic growth and development

     Capacity and Speed

     Tourism and Cultural Heritage


    TIMELINE:

    The journey of the Orange Line Metro Train project began in May 2014 when a
    memorandum of understanding was signed between the governments of Pakistan
    and China.
     The project continued to progress, and by October 2016, Phase 2 was awarded
    to ZKB Engineers and Constructors for civil works between Chauburji and Ali
    Town.
     Project continued to move forward, in May 2017, CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive
    rolled out the first of 27 trains for the metro.
     Testing and trial runs began in March 2018.
     Orange Line Train was inaugurated in October 2020 by then Chief Minister
    Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar.
    TECHNICAL ASPECTS:

     Route length is 27.1km long


     27 train sets
     26 stations along its route
     Operates on standard gauge track of width 1435mm
     Each train has a capacity of 1000 passengers
     Maximum speed is 80km/h
     Operates on 25kV overhead electrification system
    GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:

    The Orange Line Metro Train in Lahore,


    Pakistan, runs from the southern terminal
    at Dera Gujran to the northern terminal at
    Ali Town. It serves various densely
    populated areas, connecting key
    locations in Lahore. The route includes
    elevated and underground sections,
    providing a significant transportation
    solution for the city's residents.
    COSTING AND FUNDING:

     Financing was secured in December 2015 when China’s Exim


    Bank agreed to provide a soft loan of $1.55 billion for the project.
     The federal government of Pakistan agreed to contribute $300
    million to the project.
     Habib Construction Services was awarded the first phase in
    October 2015 for Rs. 21.49 billion (US$74 million).
     95% of the financing for the project was through debt.
     Total cost of the orange line metro train project was approximately
    USD 1.6 billion.
    BENEFITS:

     On 25 October 2020, Orange Line Train was inaugurated


     It will provide employment to more than 4,000 people.
     Daily commuters estimated at around 250,000 travelled through
    this project
     Government has fixed a one-way fare of Rs40 per passenger for
    an initial six-month period.
     All stations completed and handed over to CR-NORINCO.
    CHALLENGES:

     COVID-19 Epidemic

     Power Fluctuations

     Long-term Heavy Foggy Weather

     Financial Risks

     Social Risks

     Environmental Risks
    ANALYSIS:

     Loan repayment

     Total Passenger Capacity

     Fare

     Environmental factors

     Other factors
    Thank you!

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