On October 25, Lahore Orange Line train completed 2 years and during this time, since the inauguration of the train on October 25, 2020, around 5 crore passengers have traveled using this train.
October 26, 2022 Web Desk Category Punjab
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On October 25, Lahore Orange Line train completed 2 years and during this time, since the inauguration of the train on October 25, 2020, around 5 crore passengers have traveled using this train.
The ceremony was organized by the company responsible for the operation of the Orange Line train project in Lahore and was attended by the Chinese Consul General, Chinese engineers, Pakistani staff, senior officials of the Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMA) and others.
An Orange Line train representative said that the train has traveled 2.5 crore kilometers and completed 2 lakh trips with 99.99 per cent punctuality, the company has 97 per cent local staff while carrying 50 crore passengers.
Punjab Mass Transit Authority officials say that 2 crore passengers traveled from October 25, 2020 to October 25, 2021.
He further said that from October 25, 2021 to October 25, 2022, the number of passengers has increased to 3 crore, which shows that passengers are preferring to travel by metro train due to rising petrol prices. are
In the event, videos related to the Orange Line train project were shown and staff were awarded for best performance.
It should be noted that the Orange Line train travels from Ali Town to Dera Gujran from 26 station every five minutes from 6 am to 10 pm daily.
The Orange Line Train Project, built by China Railway Group Limited and China Northern Industry, while Norinco International Guangzhou Metro Group and Daewoo Pakistan Express Bus Service Limited manage the operation and maintenance of the train, has led to 2 Thousands of people got job opportunities.
It may be noted that this project won the Best Brand of the Year 2021 award in the category of Urban Rail Transit, while it was awarded the Best CEO of the Year 2021 award by the Brand Foundation.
