The federal government has approved a modern high -speed rail project that connects Islamabad and Rawalpindi. After completion, the project will reduce the travel time between Twin Cities to just 20 minutes.
In addition to reducing travel time, the initiative will also reduce fuel consumption, facilitate traffic jams and give people a quick and affordable transport option.
The decision was made during a high -level meeting Monday chairman by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi.
Prime Minister of Interior Talal Chaudhry together with senior officials, including federal domestic secretary, secretary of railways, chairman of Capital Development Authority (CDA), Rawalpindi Commissioner, Islamabad Police Inspector General and Frontier Corps representatives also attended the meeting.
The framework agreement for the project will conclude and signed next week. According to the plan, the Ministry of Railway will provide the track infrastructure while CDA administers the service.
The government also decided to import advanced trains to ensure modern, comfortable and efficient operations.
When he spoke after the meeting, Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi called the new railway service a milestone for public welfare and emphasized that residents would be able to travel between the two cities quickly and conveniently.
Prime Minister Talal Chaudhry described the new service as a cheap and high -speed option that will reduce traffic pressure on roads connecting Islamabad and Rawal Pindi.
Officials believe that the high -speed rail will not only transform commuting but also promote economic activity and environmental sustainability. By offering a faster, more efficient form of travel, the project is set to mark a new chapter in city transport for Twin Cities.
