Faisalabad Orange Line Service to get 27 Buses and 2 Trams

In a major move to modernize public transport across Punjab, the provincial government is gearing up to launch the Faisalabad Orange Line Service in Faisalabad, a project that promises to significantly reshape urban mobility in the industrial hub. The plan includes an integrated fleet of 27 metro buses and two modern trams, marking one of the most ambitious transport overhauls the city has seen in decades.

A 20-Kilometre Corridor Connecting the Heart of the City

Stretching across 20 kilometres, the Orange Line will begin at Faisal Town on Jaranwala Road and end at Tahirpur on Jhang Road, cutting through some of the city’s busiest and most densely populated zones. Officials confirmed during a recent briefing that the project’s PC-1 has already been approved, clearing the pathway for physical work to begin.

The corridor will feature:

22 purpose-built stations
Two depots for maintenance and operations
Six U-turns designed to keep traffic flowing smoothly

The inclusion of two trams is particularly noteworthy, reintroducing a mode of transport that once defined Faisalabad’s cityscape but disappeared over the years. Their return symbolizes both nostalgia and progress, offering a cleaner, quieter, and environmentally friendly commuting option.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is expected to perform the groundbreaking ceremony in the coming days, officially signaling the start of construction.

Rawalpindi Metro Bus service expansion

While Faisalabad prepares for its new metro corridor, the Punjab government is also accelerating efforts to provide modern, eco-friendly public transport in other cities.

In the garrison city, the district administration is set to roll out the first phase of electric buses as early as next week. Sources say Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is also likely to inaugurate this new service, reflecting the government’s push toward greener mobility solutions.

Electric Buses to Start on 10 Routes

The initial phase will see electric buses deployed across 10 key routes, offering residents a cleaner alternative to traditional fuel-based transport. Preparations for the launch are in full swing, with the administration having already set up a temporary charging station at the old General Transport Service (GTS) bus stand on Adamjee Road in Saddar.

More Charging Stations and Buses Incoming

By December, two additional charging stations are expected to be completed at the Peshawar Road bus stand. Once those become operational, officials say the remaining 35 electric buses will arrive and be added to the fleet.

The government isn’t stopping there. In the third phase, another 30 electric buses are planned for deployment after construction work at Kutchery Chowk wraps up. This phased expansion underscores Punjab’s commitment to creating a sustainable, interconnected, and commuter-friendly transport ecosystem across major cities.

A New Era of Public Transport in Punjab

With the Orange Line in Faisalabad, the rapid rollout of electric buses in Rawalpindi, and similar initiatives underway elsewhere, Punjab is clearly entering a new era of public mobility. The combined impact of these projects is expected to:

Reduce urban congestion
Lower commute costs
Improve air quality
Provide safer and more reliable transport options
Boost economic activity by improving city-to-city connectivity

As groundbreaking ceremonies and fleet arrivals draw near, anticipation is building across the province. For many commuters, these developments represent not just new vehicles on the road, but a long-awaited shift toward a modern, efficient, and future-ready transport system.