Red Line Metrobus Rawalpindi–Islamabad: Saddar to Pak Secretariat — All 24 Stations, Timings & Fare (2026)

The Red Line is the original Rawalpindi–Islamabad Metrobus corridor, inaugurated on 4 June 2015 and run by the Punjab Masstransit Authority with Islamabad’s Capital Mass Transit Authority. Around 100,000 passengers a day ride between Saddar, Rawalpindi and Pak Secretariat, Islamabad — 10 stations in Rawalpindi and 14 in Islamabad, with the Saddar–IJP section elevated.

Two stations double as interchanges with Islamabad’s newer CDA lines: Faiz Ahmed Faiz for the Orange Line (to the airport) and PIMS for the Blue and Green lines. An express Red Line service also runs on weekdays.

⚡ Red Line Metrobus Quick Facts

• Operator: Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA) + CMTA/CDA (Islamabad)
• Corridor: Saddar to Pak Secretariat corridor (8.3 km of it elevated) · Stations: 24
• Service: 6:15 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week; buses every few minutes at peak times
• Fare: Rs 30 per trip flat under the PMA fare policy; a March 2026 announcement raised Punjab Metrobus fares to Rs 40 (Rs 25 for T-Cash holders) — check the fare at the station.

🚏 Red Line Metrobus Station List

1. Saddar
2. Marrir Chowk
3. Liaqat National Bagh
4. Committee Chowk
5. Waris Khan
6. Chandni Chowk
7. Rehmanabad
8. 6th Road
9. Shamsabad
10. Faizabad
11. IJP Road
12. Potohar
13. Khayaban-e-Johar
14. Faiz Ahmed Faiz
15. Peshawar Morr
16. Chaman
17. Ibn-e-Sina
18. Katchery
19. PIMS
20. Stock Exchange
21. 7th Avenue
22. Shaheed-e-Millat
23. Parade Ground
24. Pak Secretariat

⏰ Timings & Frequency

The Red Line Metrobus operates 6:15 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week. There is no fixed timetable — buses run every few minutes at peak times, so arrive at the station and take the next bus in your direction.

💵 Fares & the T-Cash Card

Rs 30 per trip flat under the PMA fare policy (token or T-Cash card). In March 2026 the Punjab government announced a revision to Rs 40 (Rs 25 for T-Cash card holders) — announced revisions have changed before, so check the fare displayed at the station. Exit within 1 hour 15 minutes of tapping in.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Red Line Metrobus timings?
The line runs 6:15 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week, with buses every few minutes at peak times.

What is the Red Line Metrobus fare?
Rs 30 per trip flat under the PMA fare policy; a March 2026 announcement raised Punjab Metrobus fares to Rs 40 (Rs 25 for T-Cash holders) — check the fare at the station.

Route data: Punjab Masstransit Authority publications, verified October 2026. Independently compiled by the BusUpdate editorial team; confirm time-sensitive details before travelling.