Islamabad Orange Line MetroBus
The Islamabad Orange Line MetroBus extends the Rawalpindi–Islamabad metro bus network from Faiz Ahmed Faiz Station to New Islamabad International Airport along a dedicated 25.6 km corridor. Inaugurated in April 2022, the line gives residents and travelers a fast, affordable alternative to private vehicles on one of the capital's busiest movement corridors.
TRVERSE delivered the operational technology stack for the corridor — automated fare collection, intelligent transport and scheduling, control room and data center management, and real-time passenger information — giving the Capital Development Authority a unified platform to run reliable airport-linked service.
Impact at a glance
Key metrics from the network
Challenge
Islamabad's rapid growth and the relocation of the international airport outside the city core created strong demand for dependable public transport between central sectors and the airport.
Traffic on the Srinagar Highway corridor was increasingly congested, with commuters relying on private cars, ride-hailing, and informal transport that offered little predictability for airport-bound travel.
Authorities needed a modern metro bus line that could integrate with the existing Red Line network, support high passenger throughput at stations, and operate with the same digital standards as Pakistan's leading BRT programs.
Solution
The Capital Development Authority developed the Orange Line as a dedicated-lane metro bus service with seven stations from Faiz Ahmed Faiz interchange through NUST, Golra Morr, and onward to Islamabad International Airport.
TRVERSE provided, integrated, and commissioned the corridor's core systems — aligning automated fare collection, fleet scheduling, control room operations, and passenger information within a single operational environment.
The deployment connects airport-bound riders to the wider twin-cities metro bus network while giving control teams real-time visibility over vehicles, stations, and service performance across the corridor.
- 1Automated fare collection
- 2Intelligent transportation and scheduling system
- 3Control room and data center management
- 4Real-time passenger information management system
Benefits
What riders and operators gain from a connected BRT platform.
Automated Fare Collection
Electronic ticketing, turnstiles, and smart-card validation streamline boarding and reduce cash handling across stations on the corridor.
Intelligent Scheduling
ITS-backed dispatch and scheduling keep buses on headway targets and give operators the tools to coordinate service during peaks and disruptions.
Centralized Control
A dedicated control room and data center environment unifies monitoring of corridor operations, infrastructure, and incident response.
Real-Time Passenger Information
Live service updates and station-facing information help commuters plan airport and intercity journeys with greater confidence.