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PESHAWAR, Jan 14 (APP):In light of directives of Chief Minister KP, Sohail Afridi and Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Secretary Transport, Muhammad Zubair, to discuss the proposed Suburban Railway Project, with a focus on facilitating commuters travelling to Peshawar from surrounding districts through improved rail-based connectivity.
The meeting was attended by Managing Director Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Urban Mobility Authority (KPUMA), Iftikhar Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer TransPeshawar, Dr. Syed Murtaza Asghar Bukhari and Dean at Fachhochschule Austria, Ashfaq Khattak.
Ashfaq Khattak presented the contours of engagement for Suburban Railway Project, outlining its conceptual framework, proposed alignment, and operational model.
The discussion focused on the pre-feasibility study and phased implementation approach for various rail sections. It was agreed that the first phase would cover the Peshawar – Jahangira section.
The meeting also reviewed rail sections discussed for inclusion in subsequent phases, including Nowshera – Mardan (23 km), Mardan – Dargai (42 km), and Mardan – Charsadda (28 km), and Kohat and Jand sections.
The proposed suburban railway is planned to be integrated with existing urban transport systems, particularly BRT Peshawar, to improve regional connectivity, reduce travel time, and promote sustainable mobility.