Dandot Light Railway Explained

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Dandot Light Railway
Status:Operational
Start:Dandot RS
End:Chalisa Junction
Owner:Pakistan Railways
Operator:Pakistan Railways
Linelength:10km (10miles)

Dandot Light Railway (ur|{{Nastaliq|ڈ نڈ وت ریلوے) is one of several branch lines in Pakistan, operated and maintained by Pakistan Railways. The line began at Dandot RS and ended at Chalisa Junction. The total length of this railway line is 10km (10miles) with 4 railway stations.[1] . Currently only coal trains are running till ICI Factory.

History

The Dandot Light Railway was a narrow gauge railway which opened in 1905 and extended from Dandot railway station to Chalisa Junction railway station. It was built to serve the Khewra Salt Mine.[2] [3]

Stations

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Around Malakwal. www.nigeltout.com.
  2. Book: Dey, Abani Kumar. Mineral wealth. 9788182054837. 2008.
  3. Web site: Reisebericht Pakistan 1996. www.rolandziegler.de.