Murree Glass Train Eyes Airport Link
Punjab and Nespak propose extending the Murree Glass Train to Islamabad Airport using metro tracks and a new elevated link. The direct route promises faster tourism travel, reduced traffic, and a potential 2028 launch.
Table of Contents
- Current Route Plan
- New Airport Extension
- Meetings Seal the Idea
- Why It Helps You
- Punjab CM Wants Speed
- Costs and Timeline
- Challenges Ahead
- What Riders Get
- Track the Progress
- One Ride Changes Trips
The Murree glass train could run all the way to Islamabad International Airport. A new plan connects Faizabad to the hill station. Punjab officials push hard for this upgrade.
Current Route Plan
Punjab set a 40 km elevated track. It starts at Lake View Park in Islamabad. The line climbs past Bhara Kahu bypass to Pindi Point in Murree. Glass walls let riders watch green hills roll by.
Trains run above traffic. No signals. No jams. Tourists snap photos from the sky.
New Airport Extension
Nespak, the project consultant, studied options. They suggest using the existing metro track from the airport to Faizabad. Build a fresh 13 km elevated section from Faizabad to Bhara Kahu.
Total link: airport → Faizabad → Bhara Kahu → Murree. One ride, zero road stress.
Meetings Seal the Idea
The Punjab team met Nespak and the Capital Development Authority (CDA). Talks focused on shared tracks. CDA likes the plan. They will start a full feasibility study soon. Nespak has already finished the quick check.
Why It Helps You
- Tourists: Land at the airport. Hop on the glass train. Reach Murree hotels in under two hours.
- Locals: Skip Murree Road gridlock on weekends. Visit family faster.
- Business: Hotels fill quicker. Shops sell more. Jobs grow along the route.
Snow falls heavily in winter. Roads close. The train stays open.
Punjab CM Wants Speed
Maryam Nawaz, Punjab Chief Minister, sets a tight timeline. She told teams to launch the first phase early. Murree swells with visitors in summer. Every delay costs revenue.
Costs and Timeline
No price tag yet. The 40 km base section needs billions. The 13 km airport link adds more. CDA and Punjab split the bill. Federal funds may join.
Construction starts after the studies clear. First trains could roll by 2028 if papers move fast.
Challenges Ahead
- Land near Faizabad stays crowded. Elevated pillars need space.
- Metro tracks at the airport serve buses now. Trains require upgrades.
- Power supply must reach hill stations without cuts.
What Riders Get
Air-conditioned cars. Wi-Fi on board. Panoramic glass roofs. Stops at key spots Lake View, Bhara Kahu, lower Murree.
Tickets stay affordable. Punjab eyes subsidies for off-peak travel.
Track the Progress
Follow CDA updates and Punjab government press releases. Next big news drops after the full study.
One Ride Changes Trips
Imagine this: fly into Islamabad. Clear customs. Board the glass train to Murree. Watch Margalla Hills turn into pine forests. No taxi haggling. No foggy drives.
The airport link turns a dream route into a daily use. Families plan picnics. Hotels book solid. And Murree breathes easier without endless cars.
Watch for the feasibility green light. Your next hill trip might float above the roads.
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