Khanpur–Chachran Railway
Railway line in Pakistan
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Khanpur–Chachran Railway (Urdu: خانپور– چاچڑان ریلوے) was one of several branch lines in Pakistan, operated and maintained by Pakistan Railways. The line began at Khanpur Junction and ended at Chachran. The total length of this railway line is 36 kilometers (22 mi) with 5 railway stations.
| Khanpur–Chachran Railway | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Native name | خانپور– چاچڑان ریلوے |
| Status | Closed |
| Owner | Pakistan Railways |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 5 |
| Service | |
| Operator | Pakistan Railways |
| History | |
| Opened | 2 July 1911 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 33 km (21 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
History
The branch line was initially referred to as the Bahawalpur Royal Railway and was a Darbar line financed by the Princely Bahawalpur State. The line opened in 1911 as part of the North Western State Railway network.[1] The line was owned by the Bahawalpur State Darbar, who also owned the Bahawalnagar–Fort Abbas Railway. Following Pakistan's independence, the line became part of the Pakistan Railways network.[2] The line linked Khanpur and Chachran.[3][4]
