Pakistan Railways Seeks Restoration of Historic Train Station

Pakistan Railways has approached the Punjab Archaeology Department for the restoration of the historic British-era Khewra Railway Station as a tourist attraction.

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• While additionally serving passengers from nearby areas, the Chalisa-Khewra railway section was opened in August 1887 mainly to transport rock salt, coal and other minerals.
• Nevertheless, freight movement on the railway gradually declined from the 1990s as road transport became more widely employed.

According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the station has remained non-operational since passenger services concluded in 2011 and its building, platforms and related railway infrastructure have deteriorated over time.

While additionally serving passengers from nearby areas, the Chalisa-Khewra railway section was opened in August 1887 mainly to transport rock salt, coal and other minerals. Pakistan Railways to Outsource 4 Trains.

Meanwhile, the railway played an significant role in the industrial development of Khewra and the Salt Range, especially with the establishment and expansion of industries such as Imperial Chemical Industries and afterwards Lucky Core Industries.

After which the station fell into disuse, passenger services were finally halted in 2011.

Pakistan Railways has now sought the support of the Punjab Archaeology Department to restore the historic station building and develop it as a tourist site. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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