about lahore transit train project

1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
FUNDAMENTALS.
EMBA SESSION FALL 2011.
PRESTON UNIVERSITY LAHORE CAMPUS.
PREPARED BY: Mr. Muhammad Zahid
(1632-411005)
PRESENTED TO: Prof. Irfan Afridi
Mass Transit System:
Definition:
Mass transit system refers to public shared transportation, such as trains, buses, ferries
etc that can commute a larger number of passengers from origin to destination on a no-
reserved basis and in lesser time. It can also be termed as Public Transport.
Lahore mass transit Train project:
Mass transit train is a project offered by NORINCO Chinese Company to Pakistan. Under the
agreement, a 27km long railway track will be laid from Gaju Matta on Ferozpur Road to
Shahdra, of which seven kilometers will be underground. The Punjab government has signed a
memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a Chinese international company, NORINCO,
regarding the Lahore mass transit project. Lahore Transport Company chairman Khawaja
Ahmad Hasaan and NORINCO vice-president Zhang Shiping signed the document on behalf of
the Punjab government and China, respectively.
The project has consisted of four lines which are explained in detail below.
 Green Line:

2. The Green Line also known as the North-South Line, will be a 27km-long new rail track.
Green Line will start from Shahdara, Timber Market, Bhaati Gate, Lahore Museum,
Regal Chowk, Ganga Ram Hospital, Mozang Ichhra, Wahdat Chungi, Road, Gaddafi
Stadium, Kalma Chowk, Model Town I, Model Town II, General Hospital and will end at
Hamza Town near Kahna.
 Orange Line:
The Orange Line also known as the East-West Line. Pakistan Mint to Sabzazar via
Shahnur, Awan Town, Hinjarwal, Niaz Beg, Canal View, Wahdat Road, Ali Town,
Salahuddin Road, Bund Road, Islam Park, Dera Gujjran Depot, Mahmood Booti,
Salamatpura, Samanabad, Gulshan Ravi, Chauburji, Lake Road, Lakshami Chowk,
Central Railway Station, Sultanpura, UET, Baghbanpura and Shalimar Garden areas.
The length of Orange Line would also be 27-km out of which, 6.9 km long tracks would
be underground, while 20.2 km-long would be overhead upon which six underground
and 20 overhead stations would be established.
The central interchange station of Green and Orange lines would also be established
besides linking these lines at Ring Road, railway station, airport, and Sports City.
The completion dates of ‘Orange Line’ are in 2015. Initial estimates are that 245,000
people annually would benefit from the Orange Train.
 Purple Line:
The route length of Purple line is going to be 19 km. Purple line would start from Bhaati
Chowk and end at Allama Iqbal International Airport. The line would pass through
Bhaati Chowk, Brandreth Road, Railway Station, Allama Iqbal Road, Dharampura,
Saddar, Ghosia Colony, PAF Officer Colony, Al-Faisal Town,Rangers Head Quarter,
Zarar Shaheed (Ghazi) Road and end at Allama Iqbal International Airport
 Blue Line:

3. The route length of blue line is going to be 24 km. The ‘Blue Line’ will start from
Chauburji and end at College Road, sources said, adding that from Chauburji the line
would pass through Mozang Chungi, Shadman Chowk, Jail Road, Mian Boulevard
Gulberg, Mian Boulevard Garden Town, Faisal Town and end at College Road.
 Map of mass transit Train and Stations Lahore:
Impacts - Advantages of Mass Transit Train:
The following will be the impacts or advantages of Mass Transit Train in Pakistan.
 Environmental Impacts:
Mass transit train is believed to be more environmental friendly or eco-friendly than other
public transport facilities. Private vehicles emit about twice as much carbon monoxide and other

4. volatile organic compounds than public vehicles. Mass transit reduces the number of cars on the
road which in turn reduces the pollution caused by individual cars.
 Social Impacts of Mass Transit:
All members of the society irrespective of their financial status, religion or cast are able to travel
which enhances the social integrity of the country. The necessity of a driving license is also
eliminated. It is a blessing for those individuals who are unable to drive.
 Economic Impacts of Mass Transit:
Mass transit train in Pakistan can improve the both usefulness and efficiency of the public
transit system as well as result in increased business for commercial developments and thus
serves to improve the economy of the country. Transit systems also have an indirect positive
effect on other businesses. Mass transit systems offer considerable savings in labor, materials,
and energy over private transit systems.
 Reasonable Capacity:
Also mass transit train will allows a higher amount of load to be transported to far away
destinations in lesser time because of its reasonable capacity than private vehicles. Because of
their larger capacity offering them to carry high efficient engines they also help in saving fuels.
 Employment opportunities:
The Mass transit train project will provide employment opportunities in Pakistan because the
whole labour required for that project will be from Pakistan.
 Other Positive Impacts:
 Reduces congestion:
The main idea behind mass transit train in Pakistan is to reduce the number of vehicles on the
road by providing a larger facility which carries higher number of passengers thus eliminating
congestion.

5.  Saves Time:
Mass transit train will reduces the travel time to a great extent as it moves at high speeds and
stops only at specific spots.
 Cost Effective:
Mass transit is comparably cheaper than other modes of public transport.
Disadvantages of Mass Transit Train:
Pakistan has to face the following consequences in order to establish the whole Mass Transit
Train project. The disadvantages of that project are explained as under:
 High Fares:
Rs. 140 aside. Will anyone pay such a fare? It’s too much for worker class who will be the main
consumers of this service.
 Expensive to import the technology:
Too expensive to import the technology and maintain the service. Pakistan has to pay the huge
amount for the import of the technology as well as has to pay the engineers of china because it
have been decided that the engineering staff will be from China.
 Large investment:
The Mass Transit Train project requires a large investment of capital. The cost of construction,
maintenance and overhead expenses are very high as compared to other modes of transport.
Moreover, the investments are specific and immobile. In case the traffic is not sufficient, the
investments may mean wastage of huge resources
 Noise Pollution:
Another disadvantage of the Mass Transit Train is that it will create noise pollution in Pakistan.

6.  Require Huge Capital:
The Mass Transit Train project require huge capital outlay, they may give rise to monopolies and
work against public interest at large. Even if controlled and managed by the government, lack of
competition may breed in inefficiency and high costs.
CONCLUSION
LRMT is a mega project which is however designed to meet the upcoming
requirements and needs the people of Lahore. Apparently, it looks excellent and
viable. While going in depths, many things don’t look feasible. People have no
awareness. They are less educated, haven’t conscious about care of the things. So
while planning mega projects, all aspects should be considered on merits.