Editing Lahore (section)

== Transport ==
{{main|Transport in Lahore}}
[[File:Kalma Underpass1.jpg|thumb|[[Kalma Underpass]]]]

=== Public transportation ===
[[File:Lahore Bus Service at Central Station, Lahore.jpg|thumb|[[Lahore Metrobus]]]]

Lahore's main public transportation system is operated by the [[Lahore Transport Company]] (LTC) and Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMTA). The backbone of its public transport network is the PMTA's [[Lahore Metrobus]] and the [[Orange Line (Lahore Metro)|Orange Line]] of the [[Lahore Metro]] train. LTC and PMTA also operates an extensive network of buses, providing bus service to many parts of the city and acting as a feeder system for the Metrobus. The Orange Line metro spans {{convert|27.1|km|mi|abbr=on}} around the city and operates at a speed of {{convert|80|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}.

====Metrobus====
{{main|Lahore Metrobus}}
The [[Lahore Metrobus]] is a [[bus rapid transit]] service operating in Lahore, [[Punjab, Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pakvisit.com/pakistan/metrobus.html|title=Metro Bus Lahore Pakistan -Rapid Bus Transport|website=pakvisit.com|access-date=9 June 2018|archive-date=9 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180609002127/http://www.pakvisit.com/pakistan/metrobus.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Lahore Metrobus service is integrated with [[Lahore Transport Company]]'s local bus service to operate as one urban transport system, providing a connected transit service across [[Lahore District]] with connections to neighbouring suburban communities.

==== Low occupancy vehicles ====
Low occupancy vehicle (LOVs)—functionally a medium-sized van or wagon—run on routes throughout the city. They function like buses and operate on many routes throughout the city.<ref>{{cite web |title=Urban (LOV) Wagon / Mini Bus - Routes & Fares {{!}} Lahore Transport Company |url=https://ltc.gop.pk/lov_routes |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190609130117/https://ltc.gop.pk/lov_routes |archive-date=9 June 2019 |access-date=9 June 2019 |website=ltc.gop.pk}}</ref>

===Metro Train===
[[File:Lahore Metro 07.jpg|thumb|The [[Orange Line (Lahore Metro)|Orange Line]] is Pakistan's first metro rail line.]]

====Orange Line====
{{Main|Orange Line (Lahore Metro)}}

The [[Orange Line (Lahore Metro)|Orange Line Metro Train]] is an automated [[rapid transit]] system in Lahore.<ref>[http://tribune.com.pk/story/711864/good-news-on-track-lahore-to-get-pakistans-first-metro-train/ "Good news on track: Lahore to get Pakistan's first metro train"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613152814/https://tribune.com.pk/story/711864/good-news-on-track-lahore-to-get-pakistans-first-metro-train/ |date=13 June 2018 }}, ''[[Express Tribune]]'', Lahore, 23 March 2014. Retrieved on 20 October 2014.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/886037/development-agenda-lahore-metro-train-gets-green-signal/|title=Development agenda: Lahore metro train gets green signal – The Express Tribune|date=14 May 2015|access-date=4 July 2018|archive-date=4 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704214626/https://tribune.com.pk/story/886037/development-agenda-lahore-metro-train-gets-green-signal/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Orange line is the first of the three proposed rail lines proposed for the [[Lahore Metro]]. As of 2020, it is the primary metro rail line in the city. The line spans {{convert|27.1|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}, with {{convert|25.4|km|mi|1|abbr=on}} elevated and {{convert|1.72|km|mi|1|abbr=on}} underground,<ref name="Norinco">{{cite web|title=Norinco Technical Proposal|url=http://www.lahoremetroauraap.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Norinco-Technical-Proposal.pdf|access-date=25 January 2017|date=January 2016|page=12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202022759/http://www.lahoremetroauraap.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Norinco-Technical-Proposal.pdf|archive-date=2 February 2017|url-status=usurped}}</ref> and had a cost of 251.06&nbsp;billion [[Pakistani rupee|rupees]] ($1.6&nbsp;billion). The line consists of 26 subway stations (Ali Town Station to Dera Gujran Station) and is designed to carry over 250,000 passengers daily. [[CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive]] rolled out the first of 27 trains for the metro on 16 May 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1410624/first-orange-line-metro-train-rolls/|title=First Orange Line Metro train rolls out – The Express Tribune|date=16 May 2017|work=The Express Tribune|access-date=16 May 2017|archive-date=4 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704213001/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1410624/first-orange-line-metro-train-rolls/|url-status=live}}</ref> The train has speed up to {{convert|80|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}. For improved durability, its [[bogie]]s are heat-resistant, can manage unstable voltage, and feature energy-saving air-conditioning.<ref>{{cite web|date=26 October 2020|title=Lahore opens Pakistan's first metro line|url=https://www.railjournal.com/passenger/metros/lahore-opens-pakistans-first-metro-line/|access-date=30 March 2021|website=International Railway Journal|language=en|archive-date=1 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101134906/https://www.railjournal.com/passenger/metros/lahore-opens-pakistans-first-metro-line/|url-status=live}}</ref> Successful initial test trials were run in mid-2018,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/285872-orange-line-metro-train-run-on-trial-basis-in-lahore|title=Orange Line Metro train runs on trial basis in Lahore|website=thenews.com.pk|access-date=1 March 2018|archive-date=18 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618175757/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/285872-orange-line-metro-train-run-on-trial-basis-in-lahore|url-status=live}}</ref> and commercial operations began on 25 October 2020.<ref name="Lahore Metro Train">{{cite web|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/25-Oct-2020/punjab-cm-inaugurates-lahore-s-much-delayed-orange-line-metro-train|title=Punjab CM inaugurates Lahore's much-delayed Orange Line Metro Train|date=25 October 2020|publisher=Daily Pakistan|access-date=25 October 2020|archive-date=28 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028213320/https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/25-Oct-2020/punjab-cm-inaugurates-lahore-s-much-delayed-orange-line-metro-train|url-status=live}}</ref>

====Blue Line====
The Blue Line is a proposed {{convert|24|km|mi}} line from Chauburji to College Road Township. Along the way, it will connect places like Mozang Chungi, Shadman Chowk, Jail Road, Mian Boulevard Gulberg, Mian Boulevard Garden Town, and Faisal Town.<ref name="railway-technology.com">{{cite web|title=Lahore Rapid Mass Transit Rail - Railway Technology|url=https://www.railway-technology.com/projects/lahorerapidmasstrans/|access-date=30 March 2021|website=www.railway-technology.com|archive-date=9 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309121009/https://www.railway-technology.com/projects/lahorerapidmasstrans/|url-status=live}}</ref>

====Purple Line====
The Purple Line is a proposed {{convert|19|km|mi}} line from Bhaati Chowk to the Allama Iqbal International Airport. Along the way, it will connect places like Brandreth Road, Railway Station, Allama Iqbal Road, Dharampura, and Ghazi Road.<ref name="railway-technology.com"/>

=== Taxi and rickshaw ===
Ride-sharing services such as [[Uber]] and [[Careem]] are available in the city. Motorcycle rides are also available in the city, which have been introduced by private companies.

[[Auto rickshaws]] play an important role of public transport in Lahore. As of 2019, there were approximately 82,000 auto rickshaws and 65,000 motorcycle rickshaws in the city.<ref name="The Express Tribune 2019 c467">{{cite news |last=Asif |first=Rizwan | title=Bumper to bumper: One car too many on Lahore's roads | website=The Express Tribune | date=26 March 2019 | url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1938097/bumper-bumper-one-car-many-lahores-roads | access-date=10 April 2024}}</ref> Motorcycle rickshaws, usually called ''[[chingchi]]''<ref name="Khan 2023 j517">{{cite news | last=Khan | first=Abid | title=Punjab Govt decides to impose ban on Qingqi rickshaws | website=BOL News | date=2 December 2023 | url=https://www.bolnews.com/latest/2023/12/punjab-govt-decides-to-impose-ban-on-qingqi-rickshaws/ | access-date=10 April 2024}}</ref> (after the Chinese company Jinan Qingqi Motorcycle Co. Ltd, who first introduced these to the market){{Citation needed|reason=Unsourced |date=April 2024}} or ''chand gari'' ('moon car')<ref name="BOL News 2023 a520">{{cite web | title=Behind the wheel | website=BOL News | date=31 March 2023 | url=https://www.bolnews.com/newspaper/urban-insight/2023/01/behind-the-wheel/ | access-date=10 April 2024}}</ref> are cheaper than auto rickshaws and provide a shared ride experience for multiple passengers and fares, whereas auto rickshaws cater to only one passenger or group for a fare.{{Citation needed|reason=Unsourced |date=April 2024}} Since 2002, all auto rickshaws have been required to use [[compressed natural gas]] as fuel,<ref>{{cite web|date=29 May 2020|title=2020 Ultimate Guide To Lahore|url=https://visitlahore.com/ultimate-guide-to-lahore/|access-date=16 July 2020|website=Visit Lahore|language=en-US|archive-date=16 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716152503/https://visitlahore.com/ultimate-guide-to-lahore/|url-status=live}}</ref> and all-electric rickshaws were introduced in 2023.<ref name="Sheikh 2023 x607">{{cite news | last=Sheikh | first=Hamza | title=Lahore Gears Up for Greener Streets: Introducing Electric Rickshaw | website=BOL News | date=27 December 2023 | url=https://www.bolnews.com/business/2023/12/lahore-gears-up-for-greener-streets-introducing-electric-rickshaw/ | access-date=10 April 2024}}</ref>

=== Intercity transportation ===
==== Railways ====
{{see also|Lahore Junction railway station}}
[[Lahore Junction railway station|Lahore Junction Station]] serves as the main railway station for Lahore, and serves as a major hub for all [[Pakistan Railways]] services in [[Northern Pakistan]]. It includes services to [[Peshawar]] and the national capital metropolitan area of [[Islamabad]]–[[Rawalpindi]], and long-distance services to [[Karachi]] and [[Quetta]]. [[Lahore Cantonment railway station|Lahore Cantonment Station]] also operates a few trains.

==== Buses ====
[[Lahore Badami Bagh Bus Terminal]] (known colloquially as "Lari Adda") serves as a hub for intercity bus services in Lahore, served by multiple bus companies providing a comprehensive network of services in Punjab and neighbouring provinces. [[Lahore Jinnah Bus Terminal]] is also a major bus stand in southern Lahore. Apart from these stations, multiple privately owned bus transportation companies operate from Band Road (referred to colloquially as Chowk Yateem Khana), offering intercity transport at varying fares and comfort levels.

=== Airports ===
{{Further|Allama Iqbal International Airport|Walton Airport}}
[[File:AllamaIqbalAirport.JPG|thumb|Allama Iqbal International Airport]]
Pakistan's third busiest airport, [[Allama Iqbal International Airport]] ([[International Air Transport Association airport code|IATA]]: LHE), straddles the city's eastern boundary. The new passenger terminal was opened in 2003, replacing the old terminal which now serves as a VIP and Hajj lounge. The airport was named after the national poet-philosopher, [[Muhammad Iqbal]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lahoreairport.com.pk/About/About-History.aspx/ |title=History of Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore |publisher=lahoreairport.com.pk |access-date=9 June 2016 |archive-date=22 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160622023425/http://lahoreairport.com.pk/About/About-History.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> and is a secondary hub for the national carrier, [[Pakistan International Airlines]].<ref>{{cite web
 |url=http://www.piac.com.pk/
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|url-status=dead
 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110123211900/http://www.piac.com.pk/
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}}</ref> [[Walton Airport]] in Askari neighbourhood provides [[general aviation]] facilities. [[Sialkot International Airport]] (IATA: SKT) and [[Faisalabad International Airport]] (IATA: LYP) also serve as alternate airports for the Lahore area, in addition to serving their respective cities.

Allama Iqbal International Airport connects Lahore with many cities worldwide (including domestic destinations) by both passenger and cargo flight including [[Ras Al Khaimah International Airport|Ras al Khaimah]], [[Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport|Guangzhou]] (begins 28 August 2018),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/278958/china-southern-adds-guangzhou-lahore-route-from-aug-2018/|title=China Southern adds Guangzhou – Lahore route from Aug 2018|website=Routes|access-date=4 July 2018|archive-date=24 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624072440/https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/278958/china-southern-adds-guangzhou-lahore-route-from-aug-2018/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport|Ürümqi]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/277683/china-southern-adds-plans-lahore-launch-from-late-june-2018/|title=China Southern adds plans Lahore launch from late-June 2018|author=Liu, Jim|date=18 March 2018|access-date=18 March 2018|website=Routesonline|archive-date=18 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318155230/https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/277683/china-southern-adds-plans-lahore-launch-from-late-june-2018/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Abu Dhabi International Airport|Abu Dhabi]], [[Barcelona–El Prat Airport|Barcelona]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fbcdn-photos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xal1/v/t1.0-0/p526x296/14671345_1423459961016358_4246096401604852753_n.jpg|title=PIA advertisement promoting Barcelona resumption|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014061703/https://fbcdn-photos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xal1/v/t1.0-0/p526x296/14671345_1423459961016358_4246096401604852753_n.jpg?oh=15579c834ea244a3dcdb980a910cf249&oe=58AC4175&__gda__=1487737463_8b00fa6bdbfdff08a38910633e323afe|archive-date=14 October 2016}}</ref> [[Beijing Capital International Airport|Beijing–Capital]], [[Copenhagen Airport|Copenhagen]], [[King Fahd International Airport|Dammam]], [[Dera Ghazi Khan International Airport|Dera Ghazi Khan]], [[Hamad International Airport|Doha]], [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai–International]], [[Islamabad International Airport|Islamabad]], [[King Abdulaziz International Airport|Jeddah]], [[Jinnah International Airport|Karachi]], [[Kuala Lumpur International Airport|Kuala Lumpur–International]], [[Heathrow Airport|London–Heathrow]], [[Manchester Airport|Manchester]], [[Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport|Medina]], [[Milan–Malpensa Airport|Milan–Malpensa]], [[Multan Airport|Multan]], [[Muscat International Airport|Muscat]], [[Oslo Airport, Gardermoen|Oslo–Gardermoen]], [[Charles de Gaulle Airport|Paris–Charles de Gaulle]], [[Bacha Khan International Airport|Peshawar]], [[Quetta Airport|Quetta]], [[Shaikh Zayed International Airport (Rahim Yar Khan)|Rahim Yar Khan]], [[King Khalid International Airport|Riyadh]], [[Salalah International Airport|Salalah]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/269378/pakistan-international-w16-international-route-additions/|title=Pakistan International W16 International route additions|website=Routes|access-date=6 March 2023|archive-date=6 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306040014/https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/269378/pakistan-international-w16-international-route-additions/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Tokyo–Narita]], [[Toronto Pearson International Airport|Toronto–Pearson]], [[Mashhad International Airport|Mashhad]], [[Suvarnabhumi Airport|Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi]], and [[Tashkent International Airport|Tashkent]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dnd.com.pk/uzbek-airways-resumes-flight-from-tashkent-to-lahore/126944|title=Uzbek Airways resumes flight from Tashkent to Lahore|date=5 April 2017|access-date=4 July 2018|archive-date=4 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704213648/https://dnd.com.pk/uzbek-airways-resumes-flight-from-tashkent-to-lahore/126944|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Roads ===
{{see also|List of streets in Lahore}}
[[File:Badshahi Mosque, Lahore VII.jpg|thumb|The [[Chowk Minar-e-Pakistan|Azadi Chowk]] is located near the [[Badshahi Mosque]].]]
[[File:Lahore Ring Road (L-20).jpg|thumb|[[Lahore Ring Road]]]]

There are a number of municipal, provincial and federal [[Roads in Pakistan|roads]] that serve Lahore.
* Municipal roads
** [[Canal Road, Lahore|Canal Road]] – serves as the major north–south artery
* [[Provincial Highways of Punjab|Provincial highways]]
** [[Lahore Ring Road]]
** [[Lahore–Kasur Road]] ([[Ferozepur Road]])
** Lahore–Raiwind Road (Raiwind Road)
** Lahore–Sharaqpur Road (Sagianwala Bypass Road)
** Lahore–Wagah Road
** Grand Trunk Road (G.T Road )
* [[Roads in Pakistan#Federal roads|Federal highways]]
** [[M-2 motorway (Pakistan)|M-2 motorway]]
** [[M3 motorway (Pakistan)|M-3 motorway]]
** [[M11 motorway (Pakistan)|M-11 motorway]]
** [[N-5 National Highway]] (Multan Road)
** [[N-60 National Highway]] ([[Sargodha]]–Lahore road)