The Capital Development Authority has decided to conduct a feasibility study for an electric tram project in Islamabad as part of efforts to promote modern and environmentally friendly public transport.
The decision was taken during a meeting held on Wednesday at the CDA Headquarters, chaired by CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa.
Participants at the meeting discussed the practical implementation and infrastructure requirements for both electric tram and electric bus projects in the federal capital.
It was agreed that a feasibility study for the electric tram project would be initiated at the earliest. Under the proposed plan, the tram system would include depots, parking facilities, charging infrastructure and modern maintenance services.
Officials said the project would be developed under an Intelligent Transport System framework and designed as a fully modern, comfortable and environmentally friendly transport solution.
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Authorities also plan to integrate the electric tram system with existing and future public transport networks in Islamabad.
Chairman CDA directed that the entire system should be fully digital and cashless. He also instructed that the planning phase must include carbon credit mechanisms as part of the environmental initiative.
He further directed that the feasibility study should examine linking the electric tram with key locations in Islamabad, particularly the Islamabad International Airport.
The chairman emphasized that the study should be based on updated ridership data and future demand projections to support effective planning.
