Raiwind Junction railway station
Raiwind Junction رائے ونڈ جنکشن | ||||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 31°15′06″N 74°13′24″E / 31.2517°N 74.2233°ECoordinates: 31°15′06″N 74°13′24″E / 31.2517°N 74.2233°E | |||||||||||||||
Owned by | Ministry of Railways | |||||||||||||||
Line(s) | Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line Lodhran–Raiwind Branch Line | |||||||||||||||
Platforms | 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Station code | RND[1] | |||||||||||||||
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Raiwind Junction railway station (Urdu and Punjabi: رائے ونڈ جنکشن ریلوے اسٹیشن) is located in Raiwind town, Lahore district of Punjab province, Pakistan. It serves as the junction between the Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line and Lodhran–Raiwind Branch Line. It is one of the sub-urban stations of Lahore which are served by commuter trains. Many commuters use this station to get access to the city of Lahore.
History[]
In War of 1965, Raiwind railway station was a hub of logistic and transport efforts of the 1st Armoured Division which was attacking Khemkaran in India. The station was subjected to frequent attacks by the Indian Air Force. According to Indian pilots, Raiwind station was easy to find as they just had to follow the south bound railway line until it reached Raiwind.[citation needed]
See also[]
- List of railway stations in Pakistan
- Pakistan Railways
References[]
- ^ Official Web Site of Pakistan Railways Archived 2014-02-24 at the Wayback Machine
External links[]
- Railway stations in Lahore District
- Railway stations on Lodhran–Raiwind Line
- Railway stations on Karachi–Peshawar Line (ML 1)
- Punjab, Pakistan railway station stubs