Pakistan’s first electric tram hits Lahore’s streets! A clean, modern transit leap with GPS-guided tech and 320-passenger capacity.
In a milestone for Pakistan’s urban transportation, Lahore has inaugurated the nation’s first all-electric, trackless tramway system. The Super Autonomous Rapid Transit (SART) was unveiled through a successful trial run from Ali Town to Muslim Town, with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif personally monitoring the trial. People lined up on Raiwind and Canal Roads to see the futuristic car in action, a giant leap towards green mobility in the area.
A Technological Leap in Public Transport
Produced by China’s Norinco International, the SART tram consists of three air-conditioned cars with a total of 320 passengers and has a top speed of 40 kilometers on one charge. Not having tracks like regular trams, it runs along Virtual Track Technology with sensors, GPS, and digital mapping technology to guide it.
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As a result, it can pass smoothly on roads that are already in existence, thereby making it suitable for crowded city spaces without any need for expensive infrastructure realignment.
Clean, Efficient, and Scalable
The electric tram is just one part of Punjab’s wider five-year transport modernization plan, which will see 1,100 electric buses rolled out right across the province. For a mere Rs20, these plans promise to bring clean, efficient transport to all.
SART technology is already operational in countries such as Turkey, China, and the UAE, and replicas are now planned for Faisalabad and Gujranwala, marking a province-wide transition towards sustainable urban mobility.
A Vision for the Future of Pakistani Cities
“Transportation-wise, this project is not about just transport; it’s a symbol of advancement,” Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said. She underscored that the SART system will make Lahore more beautiful and efficient while cutting down on pollution and traffic jams.
As part of a vision to spread the system to 30 cities in four years, Pakistan is putting itself at the cutting edge of smart, green urban planning.
