Khanewal–Wazirabad Branch Line Explained

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Khanewal–Wazirabad Branch Line
Native Name Lang:urdu
Start:Khanewal Junction
End:Wazirabad Junction
Stations:30
Owner:Pakistan Railways
Operator:Pakistan Railways
Linelength Km:325
Speed:65km/h to 105km/h
Map State:collapsed

Khanewal–Wazirabad Branch Line (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|خانیوال-وزیرآباد فرعی ریلوے خط) is one of several branch lines in Pakistan, operated and maintained by Pakistan Railways. The line begins at Khanewal Junction station and ends at Wazirabad Junction station. There are 30 railway stations between these two junctions, across a total length of 325km (202miles) of railway line. The line is important as it connects Faisalabad with other parts of the country by rail.The Khanewal–Wazirabad Branch Line was originally named the Wazirabad–Multan Railway under the North Western State Railway. A survey for a railway line began in 1892.[1] The Wazirabad–Lyallpur began construction in 1894 and opened in 1896. The Lyallpur–Multan section began construction the following year and opened in 1899.[2]

Stations

The railway stations on this railway line are:

Notes and References

  1. Book: India List and India Office List, 1905. Google Books. 479 (pdf page 442). 18 May 2016.
  2. Book: India List and India Office List, 1905. Google Books. 499 (pdf page 462). 18 May 2016.