Islamabad to Get Electric Tram Service? In the upcoming recent, embracing a greener future and enchaining its fleets of traveling in their electric business with electric tram system. This new initiative, Spreadhead by the Capital Development Authority (CDA), which aims to provide local transportation with modernize the city’s as Government Public Transportation systems and with change to reduce environmental pollution.
A Project by CDA Tram Project
In keeping with the prime minister’s and interior minister’s directives, this move demonstrates the government’s dedication to sustainable urban growth.
May, 2025 CDA Chairman, Muhammad Ali Randhawa announced that the electric tram system will be installed in Islamabad, a good initiate for Government Public Transportation and initial report and feasibility checking has been approved to assess the construction of Soft Wheel Electric Trams along with the Capital City principal thoroughfares.
Increase number of Electric Buses
The electric tram concept is built on the success of the capital’s electric bus launch. As of early 2025, 146 of 160 electric buses had reached Islamabad, and service had begun on some routes, such as Faizabad to NUST Metro Station and PIMS to Bari Imam. These buses are part of a bigger strategy to integrate eco-friendly transportation options into the city’s system.
In order to service the fleet of electric buses, the CDA is constructing charging stations, such as the one at Zero Point, and establishing depots with the necessary facilities.
By adding and constructing 216 bus stops and four depots, the project upgrading is ongoing and seek to enhance the Public Transportation network in Islamabad
Community Community and Environment
The planned tram system and the introduction of electric buses have been welcomed by civil society organizations and environmental campaigners.
By experts, those initiatives might be grateful to reduce greenhouse gas emission, improve air quality and provide better living environment to residents and comfortable commute.
Opportunities in the Future
The CDA is committed to sustainable transportation, which goes beyond buses and trams. Plans are underway to develop a comprehensive public transportation master plan and construct a multimodal intercity bus terminal at I-11 with support from the Asian Development Bank. The authority is also investigating innovative income streams, including as digital advertising on metro buses and terminals, to ensure the financial sustainability of these projects.
Islamabad aims to become a pioneer in green mobility and provide its residents with high-quality, affordable, and environmentally conscious transportation by putting these initiatives into action.
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