Pakistan: Lahore’s pioneering metro approaches maturity

Orange line metro train near Lakshmi Chowk (photo Shutterstock)

This month, Lahore’s Orange metro line completes four years of operation serving Pakistan’s second largest city. Its growing ridership and positive socio-economic impact have spurred the local authorities to plan three more urban rail lines, although funding remains an issue.

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