CM monitors road test: Punjab set to start latest SRT train
She personally monitored the road test of 'Super Autonomous Rapid Transit' (SRT) from Main Ali Town to Muslim Town. She inspected the SRT, and reviewed its various facilities. The CM was briefed in detail by Minister for Transport Bilal Akbar about the SRT.
The Chief Minister also reviewed road test drive of the SRT, and checked running of SRT amidst normal traffic. People on Raiwind Road and Canal Road expressed happiness after seeing the 'Super Autonomous Rapid Transit (SRT)', which is being run successfully in Turkey, China and other countries.
She was apprised, 'In Abu Dhabi, 03 bogies of 'Super Autonomous Rapid Transit', against a capacity of 04, have been installed. Norco International's latest SRT has a capacity of 320 passengers. The first complete e-train 'Super Autonomous Rapid Transit' can travel 40 kilometres after a single charge.' She was also briefed, 'Super Autonomous Rapid Transit (SRT) will have air conditioning and other facilities. It will reduce environmental pollution, and will improve traffic on roads.'
The CM said, 'People of Punjab are now waiting for good news every day. Beauty of Lahore will be doubled with the running of SRT. Good news of SRT is also coming to Gujranwala and Faisalabad.'
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