Orange Line (Lahore Metro)

Lahore Orange Line Metro Train

Orange Line (Urdu: نارنجی راہ) is an automated rapid transit in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. When operational in March 2019, the Orange line will become Pakistan's first metro rail line. The Orange line is the first of the three proposed rail lines proposed for the Lahore Metro. The line will span 27.1 km (16.8 mi) with 25.4 km (15.8 mi) elevated and 1.72 km (1.1 mi) underground. The line will be served by 26 stations and is expected to handle 250,000 passenger daily. Though it is frequently mentioned as a part of the wider China Pakistan Economic Corridor, the Orange line is being financed by the Government of Punjab.

Orange Line
نارنجی راہ
Overview
StatusUnder construction
LocaleLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
TerminiAli Town Terminal
Dera Gujran Terminal
Stations26 (24 elevated, 2 underground)
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemLahore Metro
Operator(s)Lahore Metro
Rolling stockNorinco
History
Planned openingMarch 2019
Technical
Line length27.1 km (16.8 mi)
CharacterElevated & underground
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
ElectrificationThird rail 750 V DC
Operating speed80 km/h (50 mph)