Chinese Hi-Tech and Pakistani cultural elements integrated into OLMT: CEN.

BEIJING -- Viewed from above, the Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) is winding through Lahore city like a shinning ribbon. "The color of the Orange Line was inspired by the national flower of Pakistan, frangipani, which is lively, vibrant and gives people a warm feeling." This was stated by Yuan Jun, President of NORINCO International in an interview to the Report of China Economic Net (CEN) Zhao Xiaopeng. He added, "apart from the appearance, the design of the No. 13 station also absorbs the merits of Pakistan's famous Mosques. The Orange Line's whole design was a result of the cooperation between the Chinese and Pakistani companies. Bearing in mind that Lahore is a historical city honored with rich culture, we take the style of local architectures, religions, and customs into consideration, hoping that the design could meet the requirements for functional use as well as improve the urban

landscape." As an early harvest project under the ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Orange Line was constructed by China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. and China North Industries Corporation and was operated by Guangzhou Metro Group, NORINCO International and Daewoo Pakistan Express Bus Service. The Orange Line is the first...