LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Tuesday approved to make Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) service operational from October 25.
CM Buzdar also directed all departments concerned to complete their preparations in this regard.
The provincial government approved OLMT fare at Rs40, as the chief minister rejected an earlier proposal of Rs50 fare.
Last month, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority Chairman Lt Gen (r) Asim Saleem Bajwa had announced over 250 new jobs of various categories for Lahore’s Orange Line project.
The Orange line project is a rapid transit system under construction in Punjab’s capital Lahore. The line will span 27.1km (16.8 mi) with 25.4km (15.8 mi) elevated and 1.72km (1.1 mi) underground. The line will be served by 26 stations and is expected to facilitate about 250,000 passengers daily.
