Islamabad to Get Electric Tram Soon
A meeting was held on Wednesday at the CDA Headquarters in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, to promote an environmentally friendly and modern public transport system in the federal capital, focusing on the electric tram and e-bus projects.
The meeting was attended by CDA Board Member Admin, Talat Mahmood; Member Planning & Design, Dr. Khalid Hafeez; Member Finance, Tahir Naeem; Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon; and other senior CDA officials.
The meeting discussed the practical implementation and infrastructure of the electric tram and e-bus projects in Islamabad. It was decided that a feasibility study for the electric tram project in the city will be conducted soon.
Under the electric tram project, modern facilities will be provided for depots, parking, charging infrastructure, and maintenance. The project will be implemented according to a modern Intelligent Transport System (ITS).
It will be a fully modern, comfortable, and environmentally friendly initiative, integrated with the latest transit systems.
The CDA Chairman directed that the project’s operations be fully digital and cashless. He also instructed that carbon credit acquisition be ensured during the planning phase of this eco-friendly transport project.
Chairman CDA said that a feasibility study should be conducted to connect the electric tram project with key locations in Islamabad, especially the Islamabad International Airport. He emphasized that the latest ridership data and future demand projections should be taken into account.
Muhammad Ali Randhawa said that this historic step in the federal capital will not only provide modern facilities to citizens but also help reduce environmental pollution.
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He further stated that all available resources are being utilized to provide Islamabad residents with the best, affordable, and environmentally friendly travel facilities.
