Quetta_Mass_Transit

Quetta Mass transit train

Quetta Mass transit train

Add article description

The Quetta Mass Transit Train project is a proposed urban rail transit system for the city of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, Pakistan. The project aims to provide a modern, efficient, and sustainable mode of transportation to the residents of Quetta, addressing the growing need for public transport in the city.

Quick Facts Overview, Locale ...

Background

Quetta, which has a population of about 3 million, lacks a public transport system, leading to traffic congestion, environmental pollution and high living costs.[1]

Project development

The Quetta Mass Transit Train initiative was originally part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as decided in the 6th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting in 2016. However, it was subsequently removed in the 7th JCC.[2] Regardless of this change, the project received the green light from the Chief Minister of Balochistan, followed by a feasibility study.[3]

Challenges and delays

The initiative encountered substantial setbacks and was temporarily suspended due to financial feasibility issues highlighted by a preliminary study. The government of Balochistan chose to reassess the mass transit alternatives, taking into account both railway and bus pathways.[4]

As of April 2017, the feasibility of the project has been finalized, and the Balochistan government is considering moving ahead with the development.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    "Quetta needs a public transport system". The Friday Times. January 29, 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Quetta Mass Transit | China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Secretariat Official Website". www.cpec.gov.pk.
  3. [3]
    "Quetta to Have Mass Transit Transportation System". 22 January 2016.
  4. [4]
    "Balochistan govt puts Quetta Mass Transit project on hold". The Express Tribune. October 28, 2019.
  5. [5]
    "Quetta Mass Transit Train feasibility finalised". The Nation. April 13, 2017.
Share this article:

This article uses material from the Wikipedia article Quetta_Mass_Transit, and is written by contributors. Text is available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 International License; additional terms may apply. Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.