CPEC metro train serves nearly 1 million passengers during Basant

During the three-day Basant kite-flying festival in Lahore, more than 904,000 passengers used the Orange Line Metro Rail, a CPEC project, to travel across the city. The metro remained fully operational and free of cost, providing an affordable and convenient transport option for festival-goers amid heavy crowds at stations. Passengers praised the service for enabling smooth travel to markets and family gatherings, highlighting the metro’s role in supporting celebrations and reflecting strong Pakistan-China cooperation.