Punjab govt orders to make CPEC’s OLMT project exemplary for others

Gwadar Pro

Lahore: Punjab provincial government has ordered to make China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)’s Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) project exemplary for others.

Secretary Transport Punjab Rai Manzoor Nasir Thursday visited Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) Dera Gujran Station to review the facilities, being provided to the commuters.

Speaking with the passengers at Anarkali station, the secretary said that the OLMT was the first transport project under CPEC as the project was a symbol of Pakistan-China friendship and must be set as an example for others.

Expressing concerns over sanitation arrangements at the OLMT, he directed to award cleaning contract to another company.

Secretary Punjab Mass Transit Authority Nabila Javed, General Manager (Operations) Syed Uzair Shah, representatives of Chinese contractors and officers of relevant departments were also present.

The delegation was briefed about the working while the transport secretary inspected various sections of the train. The secretary also reviewed anti-corona standard operating procedures (SOPs) and asked passengers about the facilities.

Later, the delegation took a ride from Dera Gujran station to Anarkali station in the train. Secretary Rai Manzoor also inspected Lakshmi Chowk station to review the facilities being provided to passengers. The travelers expressed their satisfaction over provision of modern transport facilities.

Nasir also ordered the officials concerned to devise a business plan for the Orange Line stations to increase revenue.

He mentioned that the OLMT was a eco-friendly transport project which had reduced traffic congestion and was gradually reducing environmental pollution.

He maintained that the transport department was pursuing the agenda of providing quality transport facilities to people. With the completion of the Orange Line Train project, the citizens of Lahore had been provided with a world-class eco-friendly transport facility, he added.