Pakistan's First Bullet Train to Cut Lahore-Karachi Travel Time Dramatically
Pakistan's Ambitious Bullet Train Project Pakistan Railways has announced its plan to introduce the country's first bullet train, a significant development in the nation's transportation infrastructure. This initiative aims to drastically reduce travel time between Lahore and Karachi, cutting it down to just five hours by 2030. The project, which is estimated to cost $6.8 billion, is being developed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) with the support of Chinese companies. Authorities believe that this project will revolutionize long-distance travel within Pakistan, offering passengers a faster, cheaper, and more reliable alternative to domestic flights. The bullet train was initially unveiled in June 2025 as part of the Main Line 1 (ML-1) upgrade, a large-scale railway modernization plan. This project involves upgrading 1,215 kilometers of track, rebuilding bridges, and installing advanced signaling systems capable of supporting trains traveling at speeds o...