The Punjab government has transferred 5,001 kanals of land in five tehsils of Lahore to the federal government for railway operations.
According to the official sources, the transferred land includes 933 kanals and 10 marlas in Raiwind Tehsil, 2,493 kanals and 6 marlas in Model Town Tehsil, 573 kanals and 8 marlas in Shalimar Tehsil, 569 kanals and 18 marlas in Cantt Tehsil, and over 188 kanals in the city.
The land was acquired in the name of the railways and is now being transferred to the federal government for the development and expansion of railway infrastructure in Lahore.
This transfer of land is a significant step towards improving the railway network in Lahore and enhancing connectivity within the city. The additional land will allow the railways to construct new stations, tracks, and other facilities to cater to the growing demand for passenger and freight services.