Orange Train Lahore- Routes, Stations, Tickets & Schedule
The orange train is one of the very first driverless trains in Pakistan and it has been operated by Punjab Mass Transit Authority. The service was operated in May 2014 in Lahore through the collaborative friendship between the Government of Pakistan and the Government of China. Whereas after almost 6 years of hard work, the train was inaugurated on 25th October 2020.
Features of the Orange Train Lahore
The main features of the orange train service include:
- 27.1km distance
- 27 trains
- 80 km/h speed
- 26 Stations
- 250,000 passengers per day.
- Air Conditioned trains and stations
- On-time train schedule
- Escalators and Lifts.
- Spacious trains
Routes of Orange Train in Lahore
Because of Orange Train people can easily travel from one place to another in Lahore that too in a air conditioned smooth environment. Here is the list of routes Orange train follows in Lahore.
- Ali Town to Thokar Niaz Baig
- Thokar Niaz Baig to Chauburji
- Chauburji to GPO Chowk
- GPO Chowk to Qila Gujjar Singh
- Qila Gujjar Singh to Bohar Wala Chowk
- Bohar Wala Chowk to Sultanpura (Coop Store)
- Sultanpura (Coop Store) to Dera Gujran
Stations of Orange Train in Lahore
The orange train is available on specific stations in Lahore and therefore to get on these trains you have to visit these following mentioned stations.
- Ali Town
- Thokar Niaz Baig
- Canal View
- Hanjarwal
- Wahdat Road
- Awan Town
- Sabzazar
- Shahnoor
- Salahuddin Road
- Bund Road
- Samanabad
- Gulshan-e-Ravi
- Chauburji
- Lake Road
- GPO
- Lakshmi Chowk
- Railway Station
- UET (University of Engineering and Technology)
- Baghbanpura
- Shalamar Garden
- Pakistan Mint
- Mahmood Booti
- Salamatpura
- Islam Park
- Dera Gujran
- (Back to Stabling Yard)
Schedule of the Orange Train
The operational timing of the train is 16 hours with an interval of 2 minutes at every station. You can get the first train at 7:30 am in the morning and the last train at 11:00 pm at night.
Ticket Price of Orange Train
The ticket price is very reasonable for everyone since it will only cost PKR 40. However, there are few discounts for students, working women, and senior citizens. Moreover, they might soon make it free of cost for senior citizens.
How to Get the Orange Train Ticket?
- Getting a ticket is very easy.
- As the passengers are required to go to their nearby station and visit the ticket counter.
- Pay PKR 40 for the ticket and get the token.
Lets Travel
Orange trains have made travel affordable and easier for a lot of people in Lahore. The trains are a great source of travel for working women, students, and elderly people. Although, the price of the ticket is very reasonable but it has been planned to launch discount cards and free of cost service for elderly people, working women and students.
