Orange Line Metro Train

Minister emphasises that not only Orange Train but also associated stations would transition to solar energy

Train covered 25 million kilometres in two years

Operation contract will move forward after arrival of Chinese contractors

Passengers arriving at international terminal to go through thermal scanners

Approved development budget of Rs350 billion, but it remains largely unutilised

Final schedule of train will be announced before the end of test trials

Cities in developed countries and most developing countries have local trains to facilitate commuters

Govt has already raised fares of metro bus by a whopping 50% by removing subsidy

Project to be tested for three months before it opens for public next year

Civil, electrical and mechanical works have already been completed