Pakistan announces ambitious Islamabad-Murree monorail

Initiative promises to transform travel to country’s most visited hill station

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The Punjab government has announced plan to run an elevated rail to link Islamabad and the popular hill station, Murree.

The authority concerned has finalised the feasibility study for the Islamabad-Murree monorail project as Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz pushes for early implementation of the initiative that promises to transform travel between the capital and Pakistan’s most visited hill station in the country.

Boon for tourists

According to officials, the 40-kilometre route will initially connect Islamabad’s Lake View Park to Pindi Point in Murree. However, the provincial government is now considering extending the line all the way to Islamabad International Airport, providing a direct, fast, and environmentally friendly link for travellers and tourists.