The consultant for the Murree glass train project has advised the Capital Development Authority to extend the planned route toward Islamabad International Airport through Faizabad. The proposal was shared during recent meetings between Punjab government officials, Nespak and CDA authorities as work on the project’s next phase gains momentum.
The Punjab government is preparing to launch the glass train service from Lake View Park and the Bhara Kahu bypass to Murree. The feasibility study for the project has already been completed. Under the current plan, the train will run on a 40 kilometre elevated track from the Bhara Kahu bypass to Pindi Point in Murree.
Last month, a Punjab government delegation led by Chief Minister’s Adviser Shahid Ashraf Tarar met CDA Chairman Mohammad Ali Randhawa and board members. During the meeting, Punjab officials suggested connecting the Murree line with Islamabad airport.
Both sides agreed that Nespak would assist CDA in completing the pre feasibility stage. According to sources, Nespak has now shared the pre feasibility findings with CDA. The consultant proposed using the existing metro track between the airport and Faizabad for the elevated monorail.
It also recommended constructing a 13 kilometre stretch from Faizabad to the Bhara Kahu bypass area to link with the main station planned between Lake View Park and the bypass.
In a future phase, the route could be extended from Rawat to Faizabad along the Expressway to merge with the monorail at Faizabad.
A CDA board member confirmed the discussions and said the authority will now move toward a full feasibility study based on Nespak’s assessment. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has repeatedly called for the early launch of the glass train service, and recently assured residents in Murree that work would begin soon.
